How to Create a Custom Jira Report from a Simple Prompt (Video Tutorial)

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“How can I create a custom Jira report?” is one of the most common questions on the Atlassian Community. While Jira’s built-in reports are helpful, teams often need something more specific. Project managers may want to track metrics across projects, service teams might need dedicated SLA views, and executives usually expect dashboards that summarize overall performance clearly. That’s where things get tricky.

Many teams still build reports manually outside Jira. But now, there’s a faster way to create tailor-made Jira reports, no coding required. In this guide, you’ll see how to generate a custom sprint velocity report in Jira using AI Apps Builder, all demonstrated in a short video tutorial.

A Smarter Way: Generate Reports with AI

AI Apps Builder for Jira changes how teams create custom apps. Rather than coding or configuring complex dashboards, you describe what you want, and AI builds a secure Forge app tailored to your workflow.

AI Apps Builder is an AI-powered, no-code tool that lets teams:

• Build custom Jira apps

• Create dashboard gadgets and widgets

• Generate personalized Jira reports

• Prototype new solutions in minutes

The system automatically produces a full working Forge app, including UI modules, backend logic, permissions, and deployment setup, all from a single prompt. That means you can build secure apps without writing a single line of code.

Video Use Case: Sprint Velocity Performance Report

Tracking team performance across sprints usually means switching between multiple reports or exporting data. That makes it hard for scrum masters and project managers to spot velocity trends quickly. With AI Apps Builder, you can generate a custom dashboard gadget that analyzes sprint performance automatically.

Here’s the simple prompt used in the video:

“Build a dashboard gadget to analyze the team’s performance across sprints. Show a velocity trend chart for the last three sprints, plotting story points committed versus completed in each sprint. Calculate and display the average velocity over this period, and add a trend line or percentage change to highlight improvements or declines.”

This type of report helps teams answer key questions like:

• Are we delivering consistently?

• Is our velocity improving or dropping?

• How should we plan the next sprint?

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Here’s what happens in the video tutorial:

1. Open AI Apps Builder for Jira.

2. Describe the report: paste or type your prompt.

3. Click Generate and name your app. The system processes the request and creates the Forge app.

4. Deploy the app by completing the required fields.
   Note: You must be a Jira administrator to deploy the generated app.

5. Add the gadget to your dashboard. Once deployed, your custom gadget appears in Jira and can be added like any other dashboard component.

Within minutes, you’ll have a fully functional custom dashboard report customized to your workflow.

Why Custom Jira Reports Are Still Challenging

Jira includes several built-in reports, but they don’t always fit every team’s needs. Common challenges include:

• Exporting Jira data to Excel for extra calculations

• Manually combining results from multiple sprints

• Rebuilding the same dashboard weekly

• Jumping between boards, filters, and gadgets to gather insights

Manual reporting takes time and increases the risk of errors. Instead of analyzing performance, teams often spend hours just preparing the data.

Why No-Code Builders Are on the Rise

Building a Jira Forge app traditionally required technical skills such as:

Requirement	Why It Was Needed
JavaScript knowledge	To implement app logic
Forge framework understanding	To define modules and permissions
Atlassian documentation research	To structure and configure the app
Deployment setup	To publish and test the app

For most Jira users, project managers, product owners, or service managers, this meant relying on developers. AI Apps Builder removes that dependency by turning your ideas directly into working apps.

What This Means for Jira Teams

Teams usually want quick answers to practical questions:

• Are we on track?

• Is our performance improving?

• What work is at risk?

• Where does our time actually go?

Custom Jira reports should make those insights easy to access. Until now, that often meant manual work or developer help. With AI Apps Builder, teams can simply describe what they need and let AI handle the rest.

To get started:

1. Install AI Apps Builder for Jira from the Atlassian Marketplace.

2. Open it in Jira Cloud.

3. Describe the report or app you want to build.

4. Let AI generate and deploy your custom Jira app.

You can begin with a sprint velocity report like the example shown here, or create your own gadget designed for your team’s unique workflow.

Tips for Writing Better AI Prompts

Clear prompts lead to better results. When writing yours, keep in mind:

• Start with a clear goal.

• Specify which Jira module to use.

• Define your data range.

• Describe the logic or calculations you want.

• Mention the desired UI and interactivity.

If you want more guidance, check out the article: “How to Write Effective AI Prompts: Best Practices and Practical Examples.”