How to show linked issue fields (like summary, status etc) in dashboard

[Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu]

Hi,

i am working on a dashboard to display linked issue fields data like. summary, status and assignee along with the main issue in dashboard. 

In details there is issue type called defect linked to the Test case and in dashboard i want to show both test case details and defect details. 

help me with possibilities

Thanks,

Chandrababu

[Ali Umut Terzi]

Hi @Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu!

If I understand correctly, you’d like to display a table view where both the main issue (for example, a Test Case) and its linked issue (such as a Defect) appear in the same row, showing selected fields from each — like Summary, Status, and Assignee.

So, something like this? 👇

Test Case	Test Case Summary	Linked Defect	Defect Summary	Defect Status	Defect Assignee
TC-101	Login Test	BUG-34	Button not clickable	In Progress	Alice

Just to confirm — is this the type of view you’re trying to achieve on your dashboard?

[Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu]

Hi Ali,

Yes! this what i am looking for 

[Ali Umut Terzi]

Hi @Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu  👋

You can achieve this view in a couple of different ways, depending on whether you prefer using an app or a native Jira approach.

1. Using an app (the easiest and most accurate way)

Apps like Rich Filters for Jira Dashboards allow you to display linked issue fields directly in the same table.

With this approach, you can have something like:

Test Case Summary + Linked Defect Summary + Defect Status + Assignee

→ all visible in a single row on your dashboard.

It’s visual, automatically updated, and doesn’t require any scripting or automation.

2. Using a Custom Field + Automation (smart native approach)

You can create a custom text field (for example, “Linked Defects Summary”) and use Jira Automation to copy key data from the linked issue — such as the summary, status, or assignee.

Once this field is updated, you can simply add it as a column in your dashboard.

This way, both your main issue and its linked issue details appear side-by-side in a single row — no app needed.

This solution is 100% Jira Cloud native and updates automatically whenever the linked issue changes.

Hope this helps! 🙂

[Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu]

Hi @Ali Umut Terzi

Wants to try with rich filters plug-in. can you please share step or process to implement it. 

it would be great! i have tried to use it but unable to get linked issue fields. 

Thanks,

Chandrababu

[Ali Umut Terzi]

Hi @Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu  👋

Great to hear you’re going to try with Rich Filters for Jira Dashboards!

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to display linked issue fields (like Summary, Status, Assignee) together with your main issues 👇

1️⃣ Create a Rich Filter

1. Go to Apps → Rich Filters → Manage Rich Filters

2. Click Create new Rich Filter

3. Select your base filter (for example: issuetype = "Test Case").

This filter defines which main issues (Test Cases) will appear in your dashboard.

2️⃣ Add a “Rich Filter Controller” Gadget

1. Open your Jira Dashboard

2. Click Add gadget → Rich Filter Controller

3. Choose the Rich Filter you just created.

(This will act as a control bar to manage filters dynamically.)

3️⃣ Add a “Rich Filter Issue List” Gadget

1. Click Add gadget → Rich Filter Issue List

2. Select the same Rich Filter

3. Click on Columns → Add columns

4. Add your fields: Summary, Status, Assignee, etc.

4️⃣ Show Linked Issue Fields

In the Issue List Gadget configuration panel:

• Scroll to the Columns section

• You’ll see options like “Linked Issues”, “Linked Issues (Summary)”, “Linked Issues (Status)”, etc.

• Add the ones you need.

That way, you can switch which link types to display directly from your dashboard controller.

For detailed technical steps, ChatGPT will help you.

Hope this helps you set it up smoothly! 🚀

[Rahul_RVS]

Hi @Dommalapati Chandrababu Naidu 

If you are open to try out a mktplace solution for this need, I can suggest 

Issue Hierarchy 

The app allows you to view your linked issues in a tree view. You can also view %complete progress at each parent level. It sums up the time tracking fields, story point or numeric fields at each parent level, along with a timeline view.

The app can be added to a dashboard as well.

Disclaimer : I am one of the app team member