Automate status change on blocked/unblocked tasks

Question

I'm trying to set up an automation for when a task has a blocker. I'd like to have the item it blocks automatically change the status to Blocked (Internal). Then I'd like to create an automation to change the status to To Do when the blocker is marked Done.

I'm completely running out of idea on how to set that, though. I have

* When issue linked, type Blocks

* Then add comment to the issue @{{assignee.displayName}} this issue is blocking {{destinationIssue}} - Please complete this task ASAP!

* And transition the issue to Blocked (Internal)

But how do I affect the linked task?

Elizabeth Cromwell · Answer

That works to set the blocker item! How do I do the reverse - when an item is no longer blocking, move the parent item to To Do?

Pramodh M · Answer

Hi @Elizabeth Cromwell

Did you check with Automation ?

Pramodh M · Answer

Hi @Elizabeth Cromwell

Welcome to the Community!!

Please find the below Automation rule, let me know if any clarification is needed

Transition the issue to Blocker

Thanks,
Pramodh