Return child issues of a dynamic set of Initiatives/Epics only using JIRA vanilla config (no plugin)

Question

I need to extract child issues (i.e. stories, tasks etc.) from a dynamic set of epics and display this hierarchically in Confluence as a report w/o using JIRA plug-ins or other tools that require JIRA configurations. How can this be done?

I've explored the childissuesof function and added a JIRA filter in the function but the JQL does not accept it. I could not see a JIRA gadget that displays the hierarchy of issue types given a JIRA filter.

* JIRA version is 7.6.6
* Not a JIRA server administrator only a user

Andrej Freeze greenique · Answer

Installing the Atlassian Pluding SDK you will receive the ability to create you App based on so called "Modules". There should be a module available, that represents a JQL Function. Other than that, there is a tutorial by atlassian that you can follow for guidance. You can find it here: https://developer.atlassian.com/server/jira/platform/adding-a-jql-function-to-jira/

LoloSyd · Answer

Thanks for the quick reply!
The first option seems feasible. I have some Javascript skills. Rather than reinventing this and to quickly create it, can you point me to a similar solution?

Andrej Freeze greenique · Answer

Hello Victor,

I'm afraid using Jira Vanilla this will be difficult to accomplish. The two options I see here with the most value added per cost are:

1. Create your own JQL Function App. This sounds way more complex than it is for a person experienced with JAVA Development and REST APIs.

2. Install Scriptrunner. This is an a multitool that offers a lot of functions to your system (e.g. performance checks for JQL Queries, automations, enhanced workflow conditions/validators/postfunctions, customizations to jira's surface, a command line interface and much more). This app simply adds tons of value to your system, and especially administrators will love it.

Sorry for the disappointing answer here :)