Automation rule to add labels for subtask based on issue type of the parent

[Simon Sahli]

Hi Atlassian community,

do you know if it possible to have an automation rule that adds a specific label when creating a subtask based on the issue type of the parent task?

We are having several issue types in one project, but all of these issue types have the same subtask issue type. Thus is is not really possible to filter for subtask only from a specific parent issue type (as far as I know).
Thus the idea would be to automatically add a label, with an automation rule, whenever a new subtask is created that allows to filter for this.

If not possible then I am wondering if it might be a good idea (best practice) to have a separate issue type for each subtask and not one subtask issue type for all parent task.
Would that be a good idea in general? Any downsides?

Best regards,
Simon

[Kalyan Sattaluri · Accepted solution]

Hello @Simon Sahli 

{{issue.parent.issuetype.name}} smart value gives you the Issue type of the parent of the sub task.

So you could write a rule, which looks for when sub-task is created, once triggered, you can check the issue type of parent and add you label. Like below screenshot. 

Please note, screenshot is of data center but cloud steps should be the same..

If your requirement is diff, please clarify.

[Simon Sahli]

Hi @Kalyan Sattaluri
thanks a lot, that is exactly what I needed!
The automation functionality with the Atlassian Cloud is just awesome!

In the Cloud it is even simpler than in DC, I just needed to have the smart value {{issue.parent.issuetype.name}} and compare it directly with the name if the parents issue type and it worked as expected. 
See



I am happy and thanks again!