How do I write a filter for test cases that are not linked to a story?

[Jeanette Kreutner]

I am trying to figure out how to filter for test cases that are not linked to stories

How would I do that

[Petter Gonçalves · Accepted solution]

Hello Jeanette,

Unfortunately, JIRA does not have a JQL parameter to return all issues which do not have linked issues.

This kind of query can only be achieved in JIRA Server by using a plugin, like JQL Search Extensions for JIRA.

The mentioned plugin provides the parameters LinksCount, that you can use to return the information you want:

linksCount = 0

You can check the documentation below for more details:

- JQL Search Extensions Reference

Also, there are other plugins which provide you with similar functionality: Scriptrunner, JQL tricks, etc.

Let me know if this information helps.

[Jeanette Kreutner]

So do I understand you correctly that if we don't have Jira Server this is not available even with a plug in?

[Petter Gonçalves]

Hello Jeanette,

Sorry, I think the wrong tag (JIRA-Server) was added in your question or I simply misread it.

The mentioned plugin (JQL Search Extensions) are available for both JIRA Server and Cloud with the same functionalities.

Here's the link to the JIRA Cloud version:

- JQL Search Extensions for JIRA

Let me know if the proposed option works for you.