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The parser expression editor saves you time by checking your expression before adding it to a post function, validator, or condition.JWT for Jira Cloud expression parser provides a huge set of functionalities to read and manipulate data from Jira issues, users, projects and more.

The main point of contact with the expression parser for the end user is the JWT expression editor.

Depending on what you are doing, you will be presented with different options and functionalities, but in the end it always comes down to writing an expression, which will be evaluated on runtime.

 

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Parser check

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Check your expression

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  1. As you type in your expression the
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  1. syntax check button is synchronized with your expression and you can see if
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  1. your expression is valid or not
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  2. Click on the
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  1. syntax check button to review your expression.
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Valid expression: The parser expression entered is valid.

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Parsing error: The parser expression entered is not valid and you can do the following to fix the issue:

  • Check your
selected parsing modeTry an example by clicking on the example button
  • selected Parsing mode
  • Try an example configuration from the right hand side of the configuration interface
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Parsing mode selector

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Parsing modes
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Read more about all available parsing modes.


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The field code injector is a dynamic select list that lists all available field codes. The fields, or their values, will be be replaced with actual values at runtime.

The available fields and their notation depend on the selected Parsing mode. Custom fields are shown if they are defined for a global context or if the "Jira Workflow Toolbox Cloud" user has browse permissions for the respective project. 

Learn more about field codes!

JWT expressionsJira expressions


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Field nameField code (JWT expression)

Field code (Jira expressions)

Summary

%{issue.summary}

issue.summary

Description

%{issue.description}

issue.description

Assignee

%{issue.assignee}

issue.assignee.accountId

Reporter

%{parent.reporter}

issue.parent.reporter.accountId



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Need inspiration? Each parsing mode comes with built-in example expressions. If you choose an example from the dropdown menu, the expression will be automatically added to the editing area of the expression editor.


Test button

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By clicking on the play button, a test expression field is displayed under your expression, then

do the following:

  1. Select an issue as the current issue
  2. Click on
Evaluate
  1. Run

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of the expression is displayed. For more detailed test scenarios, please have a look at: Test your expression.

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By clicking on the run button, a test expression panel is displayed under your expression. To test your expression,

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The following parsing modes are available:

  • General - i.e. for adding a comment
  • Logical - works with conditions
  • Jira expression - works for every parameter
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Field injector

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Add a field from the available list to insert the desired field values automatically.

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Example selector

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Insert the parser expression content directly from one of the built-in examples.

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By clicking on the help button the Expression parser handbook is displayed and you can go through the basics of an expression parser and the function library.

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Help is just a click away. If you click on the Help button, an in-line handbook will pop up, which provides information about almost any feature of JWT for Jira Cloud - from field codes, to Parsing modes and JWT expression parser functions. In case you have selected the Jira expression mode, the documentation will be opened in a new browser window.


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This is where you can enter a plain text and optionally use Field codes and functions belonging to the selected parsing mode. 

Which options you will actually have depend on the selected Parsing mode.

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Tech tip: Auto-complete

The expression editor comes with a built-in auto-complete feature. 

Simply press <CTRL> + <space> and get a searchable list of JWT expression parser functions and available field codes.

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Highlighting makes it easy to recognize essential parts of the expression.



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