Automatically Label Tasks if they are in the defined epics

[Samed Torun]

Hi all,

I want to automatically add a label to any task or story that is linked to certain epics in my project (“Product Development”).
I’ve tried setting up a Jira Automation rule with a scheduled trigger and using a JQL condition like these:

project = "Product Development" AND "Epic Link" in (PD-544, CRBN-31, PD-374, PD-570, PD-591, PD-543)

and

project = "Product Development" AND parent in (PD-544, CRBN-31, PD-374, PD-570, PD-591, PD-543)

I also tried using Epic names instead of keys.
But no matter what, I always get an error or a warning saying components are incompatible, or the query doesn’t work.

Has anyone been able to automatically label tasks/stories based on their Epic?

• Is there something I’m missing with the JQL?

• Should I be using a different field or approach (Jira Cloud, company-managed project)?

Would really appreciate screenshots or step-by-step instructions if you’ve solved this. Thanks!

[Gor Greyan]

Hi, @Samed Torun

Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

This will work only for Company Managed projects; for Team-Managed ones, you can't use Epic Link.

If your project is company-managed, try this Automation.

Trigger: Scheduled -- > JQL--> project = "Product Development" AND "Epic Link" in (PD-544, CRBN-31, PD-374, PD-570, PD-591, PD-543)

Add a Condition: Issue Field --> IssueType is one of Story, Task

Add an Action:  Edit Issue --> Labels --> Add/Remove appropriate label.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[Marc - Devoteam]

Hi @Samed Torun 

Welcome to the community.

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