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Uses
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.
The view-only field can be used to display a more concise view of the checklist content (for example, in JQL search results).
To set a default checklist to be automatically added when issues are created, include the Checklist Text field as a hidden field on the Create issue screen. Hiding the field will not impact its functionality.
More Details
Save local checklist items to Jira custom fields must be enabled (see below).
Field size is limited to 32,767 characters. Larger checklists may not fit into the Checklist Text field and syncing may not work as expected.
Modification to the Checklist Text field must follow these formatting rules in order for the checklist to render correctly.
Not available in Team-managed (Next gen) projects.
These fields are not compatible with Global Checklists. If you are using the
app, and have Global Checklists enabled, these fields will not work.Status colour Blue title Enterprise
Save local checklist items to Jira custom fields Global Setting
Enabling the Save local checklist items to Jira custom fieldsglobal setting will mean that the Checklist Text custom field will be automatically synced with the checklist(s) on the issue. The other custom fields hold metadata and will remain in sync regardless of whether the setting is enabled.
How to Find the Custom Field ID
When using custom fields with automation, scripts, etc. you will need the ID number of the custom field.
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To find the ID of the custom field:
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