Jira Automation: how to copy description field from static issue to issue that triggers automation?

[Yana V_]

What I have now:

It's a simple rule: if the issue is moved to the review state by user_x, add a comment with specified text.

I have the template of the text saved in another Jira issue. When I need to make changes in the text, I need to change it both in the static template issue and the automation rule.

Is it possible to copy the content of the description field of Jira issue XX-YYYY when I add a comment to the issue that triggered automation? We are using Jira cloud.

[Bill Sheboy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Yana V_ 

I recommend an adjustment to your rule to do that with the lookup issues action:

• trigger: issue transitioned
• condition: checking the initiator
• action: lookup issues with JQL to find your source issue, such as with
  • key = yourSourceIssueKey
• action: add comment, referencing the data from the lookup
  • {{lookupIssues.first.description}}

Kind regards,
Bill

[Yana V_]

Thank you, Bill! It was really easy change to make

[Rinaldi James Michael]

Thanks for the solution @Bill Sheboy

[John Funk · Accepted solution]

Hi Yana,

I added a branch for the static key along with a variable (I used the description field, but you can use whatever your field is). 

[Yana V_]

Thanks, John!

[Luis Villamizar]

Hi @John Funk ,

I'm trying to implement the same approach for when an Issue is created, but no success so far :( 

In this scenario, I have a Task (DRAFT-01) and I want to reuse the description from this task when a new User Story is created. 

Both Task and new user stories are under the same project, however they're no related in any other way. 

Would this be the right approach for this scenario? 

[Yana V_]

Hi, @Luis Villamizar; I ended up with this rule; maybe it will help you, too?