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Add a Checklist to an Issue Based on a Label

  1. Ensure the Save checklist data to Jira custom fields global setting is enabled and that the Checklist Text field is on the issue screen.

  2. Navigate to Project Settings > Automation (or Jira Settings > System > Automation rules).

  3. Click Create rule.

  4. Select the Field Value Changed and select Labels as the field to monitor. Click Save.

  5. Click New component and select New condition.

  6. Select Issue fields condition.

  7. Select the Labels field and Contains any of from the dropdown. Enter the appropriate label. Click Save.

  8. Click New component and select New action

  9. Select Edit issue.

  10. Select Checklist Text custom field in the dropdown. Paste in a formatted checklist. The easiest way to do this is to prepare a checklist on an issue and then copy it from the checklist editor. Click Save.

  11. Name the rule and click Turn it on.