Use custom fields with JQL
- Paul Pasler
As you know, Jira Query Language (JQL) is a powerful query language for searching and filtering issues. It allows users to construct complex queries using keywords, operators, and functions to retrieve specific sets of issues based on various criteria, such as status, assignee, or custom fields.
Our custom fields serve the same purposes, yet they feature a distinct structure compared to the standard Jira fields that you may be accustomed to.
General structure
field: {
number: 100,
word: "hundred"
}Object type
All our custom fields are of the object type, implying that the actual value is a property inherent to the field itself.
This design enables the utilization of multiple values and data types for a field and facilitates future extensions.
Basic example
Example: The priority party
The Priority Matrix encompasses three properties: impact, urgency, and the resulting priority, all of which are accessible in JQL.
Jira provides autocomplete functionality to streamline their use.
Refer to the field documentation to discover the properties and data types associated with each field.
For example: Priority Matrix | JQL expression