How to use currentUser() function in custom field

[Parth Bharadiya]

Hello,

How can I use currentUser() function in custom field with multi-select?

Please refer the screenshot for an error I am receiving.

[Tonya Abna]

+1 Looking for a free way to have a custom field that allows the user to select any existing branch on the Jira issue.

[Deleted user]

@Farhan Taib 
Let us know if you have solution for this. We are looking for a similar functionality.

[Christophe Promé]

Hello @[deleted] 

You can accomplish this with the app Elements Connect (previously called nFeed).
(Disclaimer: I am the product manager of Elements Connect, I work for Elements)

Here is how:

• Create an Application link between Jira and Bitbucket (preferred) OR create an Elements Connect datasource of type URL that point to Bitbucket REST API - Read the doc
• Create an Elements Connect field of type "Live text" or "Snapshot text" (see the difference)
• Configure the field, select the "Bitbucket" datasource
• Field configuration is:
  • Query:

    rest/api/1.0/projects/PROJECT-KEY/repos/REPO-NAME/branches?filterText=$userInput

    where  PROJECT-KEY is the bitbucket project key and REPO-NAME is the bitbucket repository nam
  • Root element:

    $.values

  • 1 json column:
    • Name: displayId - JSON Path: $.displayId
  • Key: 0 (if you selected "Live text")
  • Editor: Autocomplete (can be any type expect "Read only")
  • Template:

    {0}

This is the configuration of a bitbucket repository picker. The text typed by the user in the autocomplete field is used to filter the query. ($userInput variable).

You can adapt this configuration to your needs and explore the Bitbucket configuration here: https://docs.atlassian.com/bitbucket-server/rest/7.3.1/bitbucket-rest.html?#idp200

If you have another question about Elements Connect, please contact our support team.

Hope it helps

Regards,
Christophe

Lead Product Manager @ Elements