Linking multiple issues using a Scheduled Jira Automation task

[Simon Evans]

I have a scheduled automation task that runs every X days and then creates a task. I am able to link a single issue within this task. Great.

What i'd like to be able to do is to link all tickets generated using this automation so as to build up a history, or (preferable) use JQL to link them via say their Description.

At the moment I can only see a way to link one issue via the issue key.

[Mark Segall · Accepted solution]

Hi @Simon Evans - Can you please confirm my understanding of what you're trying to accomplish?

• On a schedule, task gets created
• Task gets linked to some other issue
• Desire to also link the created task to some static master task

Is this correct?

If so, after your Create Issue action, you can add this:

• BRANCH (Recently Created Issue)
  • ACTION: Link Issue
    • Your Master Issue Key

[Simon Evans]

Hi @Mark Segall thanks for the response.

This is what i want to achieve:

• On a schedule, task gets created
• Task gets linked to other issues based on JQL query

Currently i have this

• On a schedule, task gets created
• Task gets linked to one other issue only

[Mark Segall]

Got it - So you'll want to do this after your issue is created:

• BRANCH: JQL
  • Whatever other issues you want linked to your new issue
  • ACTION: Link Issue
    • Your desired Link Type
    • Most Recently Created Issue

[Simon Evans]

Brilliant, thanks @Mark Segall that worked perfectly 👍