Add a template to a subtask and bugtask

Question

In our team, we are using the app "Default values for 'Create Issue' screen" to be able to create templates for most issues (initiatives, epics, stories, bugs). However, this app doesn't seem to support sub tasks and bug tasks inside an existing story/task/bug.

Does someone knows a way to do this? It doesn't need to be this app necesarily, we are looking for a general way to achieve this

Thank you

Luka Hummel - codefortynine · Answer

Hi @M. Gabriela Labastidas

If you are willing to use a third-party app, you could try our app Deep Clone for Jira. While the primary function of Deep Clone is to clone issues and their configurations, it can also be used creatively to achieve a template-like functionality for sub-tasks and bug tasks. Here’s how you could use it:

1. Create Template Issues: First, set up a template issue for each type of sub-task or bug task you frequently use. These template issues should include all the fields, descriptions, labels, etc., that you typically need.

2. Use Deep Clone to Duplicate: When you need to create a new sub-task or bug task, use Deep Clone to clone the corresponding template issue. Deep Clone allows for cloning into the same project or even into different projects and maintains the configuration of the source issue.

Paul Pavlovsky_AppLiger_ · Answer

Hi @M. Gabriela Labastidas 👋

Feel free to try out our Easy Issue Templates for Jira! Create Jira issues from dynamic, structured templates. Restore entire Epics with sub-tasks, related issues, and all child elements.

Check out our wiki for more info and reach out if you would have more questions.

Cheers,

Pavel from AppLiger

Aleksandra Bosacka _Deviniti_ · Answer

Hello @M. Gabriela Labastidas

Alternatively to automation, you could also use our Issue Templates for Jira app to create different kinds of templates (e.g., bug reports or feature requests) and then apply them when creating new issues in your projects and pre-populate field values. Those templates are available to users on the Create issue from template screen, or via post function that can be easily added to your sub-tasks workflow.

Apart from the post function, you can always apply a template to an existing sub-task using the Apply template option under the three-dots menu in the issue.

For more details about supported use cases, I encourage you to see our documentation  I’m sure you will find it useful!

Cheers,

Aleksandra