Is there a way to patch the work item links using the Jira Align Rest API 2.0?

Question

I am able to patch the description, title, and some of the basic fields but I can't find the path to use to patch the work item links.

Specifically, I'd like to be able to add links to predecessor or successor features/epics/ and capabilities.

I'd prefer to not use a put if possible just to make sure I don't overwrite something that I shouldn't.

thank you

James Webber_ifvi51 · Answer

Ah nice - sorry I should have said I can’t get the links that are already there back by API so if PUT rather than PATCH I wipe the existing links

Allan Maxwell · Answer

I don't see a way to update the Predecessor/Successor Links.  Alternatively, you could use the other "Links" ...not the question you asked and they do not function the same, but just throwing it out there:

[
   { 
      "op": "add", 
      "path": "/links/-", 
      "value": 
             {
               "name": "Predecessor Feature",
               "link": "https://we.jiraalign.com/rest/align/api/2/Features/1071"
             }
   }
]

James Webber_ifvi51 · Answer

I couldn’t update links even with Put rather than Patch. There are certain fields you can update via API but it seems links are not able to be updated.

I hope I am proven wrong by someone else on this forum but this is my experience.