Variables
Variables are placeholders that represent dynamic values used in various contexts, such as issues, workflows, automation rules, filters, and reports. By customizing your issue templates with variables, you can ensure that all of your issues are updated regularly.
Supported variables
Currently, we support variables for text fields: Summary, Description, custom field paragraph (supports rich text), custom field short text (plain text only).
| Variables | Evaluted | Parent template | Child template |
|---|---|---|---|
| $CURRENT_LOGGED_USER_NAME | Display the name of the user who opens the Create issue dialog. | ✅ | ✅ |
| $CURRENT_LOGGED_USER_MAIL | Display the email address of the user who opened the Create issue dialog. ⚠️ It can be empty if the app doesn’t have access to this email. | ✅ | ✅ |
| $TODAY | Current day | ✅ | ✅ |
| $CURRENT_TIME | Current time | ✅ | ✅ |
| $TOMORROW | Tomorrow | ✅ | ✅ |
| $NEXT_WEEK | Next week | ✅ | ✅ |
| $NEXT_MONTH | Next month ⚠️ Pay attention to the February, 29th or every month, 31st. | ✅ | ✅ |
| $WEEK_OF_YEAR | Current week number | ✅ | ✅ |
| $PARENT_ISSUE_KEY | The key of the Parent issue. | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_SUMMARY | Summary of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_DESCRIPTION | Description of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_REPORTER | Reporter of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_ASSIGNEE | Assignee of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_PRIORITY | Priority name of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
| $PARENT_DUE_DATE | Due date of the parent issue | N/A | ✅ |
How to use variables in templates?
Adding dynamic data to a Jira issue template is a simple process done during the design phase. By using a specific syntax, any supported field - such as a Summary or Description - can be transformed into a live data point.
To use a variable, these steps are performed:
- Select the specific field within the template configuration where the dynamic information is needed.
- Type the name of the variable, starting with the $ symbol (for example, $CURRENT_TIME).
- Save the template.
When the Jira ticket template is applied, the system identifies the placeholder and replaces it with the corresponding real-time value. This method allows for high-precision Jira templates that adapt to the specific context of every new task without manual updates.