Create board columns through API

Question

We are creating our Jira projects using the APIs available, but for some reason there is one area which is not covered (as far as I can see). How do we create board columns through the API? It is the only step that remains for us to completely remove the need for manual manipulation when creating projects.

Vishwas · Accepted Answer

Hey @Peter Wind

Did some checking on this, couldn't find any api for this. Maybe there isn't one yet.

In this boards REST API doc https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/software/rest/api-group-board/ couldn't find anything on creating columns.

Also check out this other thread https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/How-to-add-columns-in-kanban-board-through-API/qaq-p/1432538

Regards,

Vishwas

Bill Sheboy · Accepted Answer

Ho @Peter Wind

That is not possible yet; you may only read the existing column configuration.  Here is the suggestion to add/change columns to a board configuration: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JSWCLOUD-20535

Kind regards,
Bill