Using REST API/ Python to automate cloning reoccurring tasks and subtasks.

[dahumphrey]

Hi Everyone, 

I am managing reoccurring tasks in Jira using custom filters ranging from about 28 to 30 tasks with sub-tasks quarterly. This process is very tedious and time consuming due to the fact that I cannot clone in bulk task/subtasks without there being an integrity issue. I have done some research that this may be possible using the rest API or by creating a Python script. Any advise? 

[Prince Nyeche · Accepted solution]

You should definitely look into the Jira python library if you really want to write a logic for your use case. As that would give you a head start in your scripting option.

[dahumphrey]

I'll definitely look into this. Thank you

[Matthias Gaiser _K15t_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @dahumphrey

there are several ways to achieve what you want.

• The API way
  The REST API docs list all the methods you might need for this process. I'd probably recommend to look at
  • Searching issues via JQL to get the list of issues to clone. Use the fields parameter to list all the fields you're interested in
  • Use create Issue or bulk create issue to create the tasks/subtasks based on your needs.
• The App way
  You could also get one of many Jira apps available for exactly this purpose.

Hope this helps,
Matthias.

[dahumphrey]

I'll look into this as well. Thank you