Jira Software modules
In an Adobe Workfront Fusion scenario, you can automate workflows that use Jira Software, as well as connect it to multiple third-party applications and services.
If you need instructions on creating a scenario, see Create a scenario in Adobe Workfront Fusion.
For information about modules, see Modules in Adobe Workfront Fusion.
Access requirements
You must have the following access to use the functionality in this article:
To find out what plan, license type, or access you have, contact your Workfront administrator.
For information on Adobe Workfront Fusion licenses, see Adobe Workfront Fusion licenses
Prerequisites
To use Jira modules you must have a Jira account.
Connect Jira Software to Workfront Fusion
Your connection method is based on whether you are using Jira Cloud or Jira Server.
Connect Jira Cloud to Workfront Fusion
Connect Jira Cloud to Workfront Fusion
To connect Jira Software to Workfront Fusion, you must create an API token and insert it together with your Service URL and Username to the Create a connection field in Workfront Fusion.
Create an API token in Jira
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Go to https://id.atlassian.com/manage/api-tokens and log in.
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Click Create API token.
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Type a name for the token, such as Workfront Fusion.
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Copy the token using the Copy to clipboard button.
note important IMPORTANT You can’t view the token again after closing this dialog. 1. Store the generated token in a safe place.
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Continue with Configure the Jira API token in Workfront Fusion.
Configure the Jira API token in Workfront Fusion
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In Workfront Fusion, add a Jira module to a scenario to open the Create a connection box.
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Specify the following information:
- Service URL
- Username
- API token: This is the API token you created in the Create an API token in Jira section of this article.
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Click Continue to create the connection and return to the module.
Connect Jira Server to Workfront Fusion
To authorize a connection between Workfront Fusion and Jira Server, you need your Consumer Key, Private Key, And Service URL. You might need to contact your Jira administrator for this information.
Generate Public and Private keys for your Jira connection
To acquire a private key for your Workfront Fusion Jira connection, you need to generate public and private keys.
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In your terminal, run the following
opensslcommands.-
openssl genrsa -out jira_privatekey.pem 1024This command generates a 1024 bit private key.
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openssl req -newkey rsa:1024 -x509 -key jira_privatekey.pem -out jira_publickey.cer -days 365This command creates an X509 certificate.
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openssl pkcs8 -topk8 -nocrypt -in jira_privatekey.pem -out jira_privatekey.pcks8This command extracts the private key (PKCS8 format) to the
jira_privatekey.pcks8
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openssl x509 -pubkey -noout -in jira_publickey.cer > jira_publickey.pemThis command extracts the public key from the certificate to the
jira_publickey.pemfile.note note NOTE If you are using Windows, you might need to save the public key to the jira_publickey.pemfile manually:-
In your terminal, run the following command:
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Copy the terminal output (including
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Paste the terminal output into a file named
jira_publickey.pem.
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Continue to Configure the client app as a consumer in Jira
Configure the client app as a consumer in Jira
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Log in to your Jira instance.
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In the left navigation panel, click Jira Settings
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In the Enter the URL of the application you want to link field, enter
code language-none https://app.workfrontfusion.com/oauth/cb/workfront-jiraserver-oauth1 -
Click Create new link. Ignore the “No response was received from the URL you entered” error message.
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In the Link applications window, enter values into the Consumer key and Shared secret fields.
You can choose the values for these fields.
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Copy the values of the Consumer key and Shared secret fields to a secure location.
You will require these values later in the configuration process.
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Fill in the URL fields as follows:
table 0-row-2 1-row-2 2-row-2 3-row-2 Field Description Request Token URL <Jira base url>/plugins/servlet/oauth/request-tokenAuthorization URL <Jira base url>/plugins/servlet/oauth/authorizeAccess Token URL <Jira base url>/plugins/servlet/oauth/access-token -
Select the Create incoming link checkbox.
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Click Continue.
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In the Link applications window, fill in the following fields:
table 0-row-2 1-row-2 2-row-2 layout-auto html-authored no-header Consumer Key Paste in the consumer key that you copied to a secure location. Consumer name Enter a name of your choice. This name is for your own reference. Public key Paste in the public key from your jira_publickey.pemfile. -
Click Continue.
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Continue to Create a connection to Jira Server or Jira Data Center in Workfront Fusion
Create a connection to Jira Server or Jira Data Center in Workfront Fusion
- Click Continue to create the connection and go back to the module.
Jira Software modules and their fields
When you configure Jira Software modules, Workfront Fusion displays the fields listed below. Along with these, additional Jira Software fields might display, depending on factors such as your access level in the app or service. A bolded title in a module indicates a required field.
If you see the map button above a field or function, you can use it to set variables and functions for that field. For more information, see Map information from one module to another in Adobe Workfront Fusion.
Triggers
Watch for records
This trigger module starts a scenario when a record is added, updated, or deleted.
Actions
Add issue to sprint
This action module adds one or more issues to a sprint.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Create a Record
This action module creates a new record in Jira.
The module returns any standard fields associated with the record, along with any custom fields and values that the connection accesses. You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Custom API Call
This action module lets you make a custom authenticated call to the Jira Software API. This way, you can create a data flow automation that can’t be accomplished by the other Jira Software modules.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Select the HTTP request method you need to configure the API call. For more information, see HTTP request methods in Adobe Workfront Fusion.
<Instance URL>/rest/api/2/Add the headers of the request in the form of a standard JSON object.
For example, {"Content-type":"application/json"}
Workfront Fusion adds the authorization headers for you.
Add the query for the API call in the form of a standard JSON object.
For example: {"name":"something-urgent"}
Add the body content for the API call in the form of a standard JSON object.
Note:
When using conditional statements such as if in your JSON, put the quotation marks outside of the conditional statement.
Delete a record
This action module deletes a particular record.
You specify the ID of the record.
The module returns the ID of the record and any associated fields, along with any custom fields and values that the connection accesses. You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Download an attachment
This action module downloads a particular attachment.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Read a record
This action module reads data from a single record in Jira Software.
You specify the ID of the record.
The module returns any standard fields associated with the record, along with any custom fields and values that the connection accesses. You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Update a record
This action module updates an existing record, such as an issue or project,.
You specify the ID of the record.
The module returns the ID of the record and any associated fields, along with any custom fields and values that the connection accesses. You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Searches
List records
This search module retrieves all items of a specific type that match your search query
You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.
Search for records
This search module looks for records in an object in Jira Software that match the search query you specify.
You can map this information in subsequent modules in the scenario.
When you are configuring this module, the following fields display.