How to integrate Jira Software with Discord to automatically notify Discord when an issue is added to Jira Software

How to Create an Integration Flow between Jira Software and Discord

The integration flow this time is broadly divided into the following processes.

・Integrate Jira Software and Discord with My Apps
・Set up Jira Software
・Configure settings to send messages to Discord
・Turn on the trigger button and verify the integration operation between Jira Software and Discord

Step 1: Integrate Jira Software and Discord with My Apps

After completing the registration of Yoom, please select "My Apps" from the menu on the left.

Next, click the Add button at the top right.

Integration between Jira Software and Yoom

1. Search

Search for Jira Software and click the Jira Software icon.

2. Set Account Name and Obtain Access Token

Set the required fields.

For more details, please check the How to Register My Apps for Jira Software.

3. Click Add

Once the two required fields are set, press the add button at the bottom right.
If the above display appears, the integration is complete.

Integration between Discord and Yoom

1. Search

Search for Discord and select the Discord icon.

2. Enter Required Fields

Discord Developer Portal to obtain the Bot Token and enter it in the access token.
For more details, please check the My App Integration with Discord page.

3. Click Add

Once the two required fields are set, press the add button at the bottom right.
If the above display appears, the integration is complete.

Step 2: Copy the Template

Next, please copy the template to be used this time.

1. Click "View Details" on the top banner
2. Click "Try this template" at the bottom of the transitioned screen
3. If you haven't registered with Yoom yet, please register‍

* If you have already completed registration, the login screen will be displayed, so please log in.

When the Flowbot template is copied to "My Projects", the above display will appear.

You will transition to a page like the image, so let's proceed with detailed settings.

Step 3: Jira Software Launch Settings

1. Open My Projects

Open "My Projects" from the menu on the left side of the screen.‍

2. Open the copied template
‍Click "【Copy】Notify Discord when an issue is created in Jira Software".‍

3. Select App Trigger

Click "When an issue is created" on the Jira Software icon.
The title and other settings are complete, so press Next.‍

4. Set Trigger Interval

You will transition to the page in the image. Enter the required fields.
First, set the trigger interval.

You can set the trigger interval from the dropdown as shown in the image.

The trigger interval can be selected from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.

5. Set Subdomain

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Next, enter the subdomain.

Enter according to the red frame supplement.

6. Set Project Key

Set the project key.

By clicking the box, a list of created projects will be displayed.
Select and enter the project you want to notify Discord from this list.

7. Execute Test

Once the settings are complete, press the test button.

If "Test Successful" is displayed in blue, the setup is complete. Please press save.

Step 4: Set Up Notifications to Discord

1. Connect with the App

Select "Send Message" on the Discord icon. Press Next.‍

2. Enter Channel ID

Set the Discord channel where you want to send Jira Software issue data.
Enter as per the supplement at the bottom of the box.‍

3. Confirm Message

Next, set the content of the message you want to notify Discord. Click the box.

Select the item in the red frame.

The Jira Software data you test-sent earlier will be listed.
Click to insert the data you want to notify Discord.

When the data is inserted, it will look like the image.

If there are other data you want to insert, let's add them.

4. Arrange Layout

Rearrange the order and use symbols to arrange it into your preferred layout.
This will make the message sent to Discord easier to read.‍

5. Execute Test

Once the message settings are complete, press the test button at the bottom.
If "Test Successful" is displayed in blue, the setup is complete. Please press save.

6. Turn On Trigger

When the Flowbot creation is complete, the above display will appear. The trigger is initially set to OFF, so turn it ON.

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Flowbot template used this time
Notify Discord when an issue is created in Jira Software

Other Examples of Automation Using Jira Software

There are many other examples of automation using Jira Software on Yoom, so here are a few.

1. Notify Microsoft Teams when an issue is created in Jira Software

It is also possible to notify Microsoft Teams when an issue is added. Integrate with your familiar communication tools.

2. Add issues to Trello when they are created in Jira Software

How about integrating with Trello? It is recommended when the main development is done in Jira Software and bug management is handled in Trello.

3. When an issue is created in Jira Software, add the data to Notion

If you are storing issues in another tool and adding detailed data, how about integrating with Notion?

Summary

By leveraging automation with Jira Software and Discord, team communication may be enhanced. Additionally, the speed at which issues added to Jira Software are recognized could increase, potentially accelerating the time it takes to start tasks.
It should facilitate the smooth progress of team projects. Why not take this opportunity to implement automation with Yoom?