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Deprecation Notice and Limitations

The Checklist Content YAML field is ignored when multiple checklists are enabled - use Checklist Text instead. When multiple checklists are disabled, Checklist Content YAML stores only items from the default checklist.
The Checklist Text field not only allows the same functionality as Checklist Content YAML, but can also store multiple checklists (when enabled) and uses a more user-friendly format.
Checklist Content YAML field may be removed in the future.
Checklist Content YAML is not supported in Checklist for Jira
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Checklist

Checklist Text

Checklist Content YAML

Can be used to Import/export checklists from Trello, CSV or another Jira instance.
Can be used with advanced JQL tosearch for specific contents of a checklist.
Can be used whenbulk editing to add a checklist to multiple issues.
Allows access to the checklist via the Jira API.
Can be used to modify a checklist when an issue is edited or transitioned.
Records changes to the checklist in the Jira History tab.
Can be used with automation or scripting apps to access and/or modify the checklist.

You can copy the checklist in YAML format regardless of whether or not the YAML field is on the screen.

To copy the checklist in YAML format:

When using custom fields with automation, scripts, etc. you may need the ID number of the custom field.

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name	CustomFieldId

To find the ID of the custom field:

Log in as a Jira Administrator.
Go to Jira Settings > Issues > Custom fields.
Search for the indicated custom field.
Click the More menu (…) and select Edit Details.
Copy the URL of the page. The URL will end with the ID number of the custom field.

Note
Custom fields can be duplicated by some errors or rare scenarios. If you are experiencing issues with accessing custom fields, make sure you are referencing the custom field that is currently used by Issue Checklist.