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moving to cloud: loss of JQL functions?????? e.g., childissuesof()

Peter Heffner
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August 25, 2025

Is there a resource that covers the non-backwards compatibility issues???  

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Trudy Claspill
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August 25, 2025

Hello @Peter Heffner 

For the specific case of the native childIssuesOf() function, in Cloud you can use the portfolioChildIssuesOf() function. It takes the same parameters.

I'm not immediately recalling if Atlassian provides a document that specifically covers the feature parity of native JQL functions between DC and Cloud. There may be one, but I apparently have saved a link to it if such exists.

 

If you use third party apps that extend JQL capabilities (or any third party apps for any purpose) you should be reviewing the migration information for each app. They often list links for migration guide information and feature parity information on the Support tab of their Atlassian Marketplace listing.

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G subramanyam
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August 25, 2025

Hi @Peter Heffner welcome to the Atlassian community.

Please be informed, on Jira Cloud, the way you solve for a "parent-child" relationship search is slightly different and relies on a combination of native JQL and marketplace apps.

As far as I know, unfortunately, there is no single, comprehensive Atlassian resource that lists every single non-backwards compatible JQL function from every third-party app. That would be an incredibly difficult document to maintain.

Workaround:

  • Go to the Atlassian Marketplace and search for the Cloud version of the apps you use. App vendors (like Adaptavist, the creators of ScriptRunner) usually have their own dedicated migration guides that detail any functional differences, including JQL.
  • This video provides an overview of the childrenOf JQL function.
Peter Heffner
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August 25, 2025

thanks for jumping in with info.   Disappointing that my org's migration gave no warning, leaving a lot of filters and dashboards SOL.

 

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