When cloning an issue with Jira Cloud Automation, how can I get the new issue key?

[Cash Coyne]

When cloning an issue with Jira Cloud Automation, how can I get the new issue key?

I am able to clone an issue in automation, but after that step, I want to get the issue key so I can use it for subsequent steps in the same rule.  How can I do that?

[Trudy Claspill · Accepted solution]

Hello @Cash Coyne 

After executing a Create Issue action you can access that issue with the {{createdIssue}} smart value.

https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-issues/#--createdIssue--

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Cash Coyne 

As Trudy notes, the {{createdIssue}} is the one most recently created in the rule...most of the time.  There are cases where that will not be the case, such as with issues created within a branch.

I recommend posting an image of your rule; that will provide context for the community to confirm if it will work as you are asking.  Thanks!

Kind regards,
Bill

[Cash Coyne]

Thanks for the {{createdissue}} smart value. I wasn't aware of that.

[Aaron Pavez _ServiceRocket_]

Hi @Cash Coyne 

Do you want to get the Jira issue while WHILE running the automation?

Or after the Jira issue has been cloned?

Do you have a screenshot of the automation?

Regards

[Dan Breyen]

Hi Cash, here's a list of Smart Values for issues. jira-smart-values-issues 

I'm not an automation expert, but without seeing your current Automation, With the 'Clone Issue' Action, it looks like you should be able to use {{issue.key}} Smart Value to get that info.

Hope that helps.