Add Watcher via Automation

[Andy Love]

I'm trying to set an automation rule that will copy the current assignee on a JPD idea and add them as a watcher. 

I see an action for manage watcher is available, but can only select a static user(s) from a list and not use a copy from the assignee field. 

When using the update issue action, watcher is not an available field to select. 

Has anyone solved for this already?

I know it seems a little odd, since assignee already receives the same notifications, but our assignee's change often and they are wanting to keep notifications on for ideas that were previously assigned to them. 

Thanks!

[Nick Haller · Accepted solution]

Hi @Andy Love ,

Although it may seem it's only possible to select a static user within the Add watchers condition of an automation, it is possible to enter a smart value.

If you wanted to add the assignee of an idea as a watcher when the assignee is updated, you should be able to configured something like this:

{{issue.assignee}} 

I've tested this rule with editing the assignee multiple times, and it adds each assignee as watcher.

[Andy Love]

Awesome, thanks Nick that's exactly what I needed!