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Jira Software Server
Jira Software Server
1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Jira Software Server
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Issue" from Jira Software Server.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Expose Jira Software Server and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Add Watcher to Issue
Add Reaction
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
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Practical ways you can use Jira Software Server and Slack
Get Slack updates for new Jira issues
When a new issue is created on a Jira Software Server project, Zapier sends a notification to a specified Slack channel with all the issue details. This automation ensures engineers stay informed about new tasks without constantly checking Jira, improving responsiveness and task tracking.
For any updated issue in Jira Software Server, Zapier can send a message to an IT team's designated Slack channel. IT professionals no longer need to repeatedly monitor Jira manually for updates, and response times to issue changes are improved.
Zapier links Jira's issue updates with Slack, so when an issue is updated in Jira Software Server, a notification is sent to a specified Slack channel. This helps project managers maintain visibility on progress and keep all team members aligned during ongoing projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jira Software Server + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Jira Software Server and Slack
Can Jira Software Server be integrated with Slack?
Yes, our platform allows you to integrate Jira Software Server with Slack seamlessly, enabling more productive communication between teams.
What triggers can be used to automate tasks between Jira Software Server and Slack?
You can set up triggers based on various Jira events such as issue creation, issue status changes, or new comments, which can send automatic messages or alerts to designated Slack channels.
How do I receive notifications in Slack when a priority in Jira changes?
We provide configurable triggers where you can set rules so that anytime an issue's priority is updated in Jira, a notification containing the relevant details is sent directly to your chosen Slack channel.
Is it possible to create a new Jira issue from Slack?
Yes, you can configure actions that enable the creation of new issues in Jira right from your Slack workspace by running specific slash commands or through direct messaging with our bot.
How can team members get updates on assigned tasks via Slack?
By setting up specific triggers on task assignments in Jira, we ensure individuals or entire channels receive updates whenever someone assigns a task or when tasks are updated. This helps keep everyone informed without leaving the conversation in Slack.
Can I control which projects' updates are sent to different Slack channels?
Absolutely. You have the flexibility to customize which project activities and updates should be routed to specific channels in your Slack workspace by selecting the relevant project filters while setting up triggers.
Are users required to have both apps open simultaneously for them to synchronize?
No need. Once set up, our integration operates without requiring both apps active at all times. It syncs data as per the triggers and actions configured within your workflow setup automatically between both platforms.
About Jira Software Server
Jira is a bug and issue tracking tool that allows software developers to manage product development and build better software. This integration connects to self-hosted instances of Jira.
Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
