matches()

This function returns true, if the given text matches a regular expression, otherwise it returns false.

Syntax

matches(text, regularExpression) #Output: Boolean

Parser expression	Description
matches("readme.txt", ".*\\.txt$")	This example returns a boolean value: true
matches("Jira Workflow Toolbox", "[JWT].+")	This example returns a boolean value: true
matches("Admin Toolbox", "[JWT].+")	This example returns a boolean value: false
matches(%{issue.attachment.details}, "(.text/plain.){1,}")	This example returns true if the current issue has at least one .txt file attached. This is a perfect example for a Logical validator. The field used in this expression is: Attachments with details

Parameters used in this function

Parameter	Input (data type)	Description
`text`	TEXT	Any given text.
`regularExpression`	TEXT	A valid regular expression that the given text will be checked against.

This function returns a BOOLEAN

Use cases and examples

Use case	JWT feature	Workflow function	Field type	Automated action	Parser functions
Prevent external users from creating issues		Logical validator			matches() toString() textOnStringList() toStringList() userDisplayName()