Use case: Publish version on release

Automatically trigger the release build whenever a version in Jira is released.

The Rule

After you installed the add-ons, you are ready to configure your Rule.

  • For a global rule:
    • From the top navigation in Jira, choose Gear Icon > System.
    • Choose Automation for Jira > Automation rules and click on Create Rule.
  • For a project rule:
    • Navigate to your project and choose Project Settings
    • Choose Automation and click on Create Rule.
  • Select Version released as the trigger that executes the rule.
  • Click on Save.
  • Select Build Jenkins Job.
  • Configure what job(s) should be triggers, e.g. Select Build the selected job and select your release job.
  • Configure what parameter(s) should be sent to Jenkins, e.g. a specific parameter with the name of the version being released.
  • Specify a meaningful name, like Publish version on release.
  • Click on Turn it on to store and activate the rule.
Use case: Publish version on release

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