Jira REST API. Read/Write checklists
You can use Jira REST API to work with the checklists.
Now the Smart Checklist dedicated REST API is available! For more complex use cases and integrations - follow the instructions Smart Checklist REST API v1.0
Overview
You can read/write checklists by using Jira REST API accessing a Checklists
custom field or com.railsware.SmartChecklist.checklist
issue property
Read more about custom fields used by Smart Checklist addon and their setup here: Custom Fields Setup
Method | API reference |
---|---|
Get checklist value rom existing Jira issue | Use theĀ Get Issue Jira REST API |
Create Jira issue with the checklist applied | Use the Create Issue Jira REST API |
Set the checklist for existing Jira issue | Use the Edit Issue Jira REST API |
References
Checklist Format
Use checklist RAW text Markdown format to set its value. Check the Formatting Guide for more info.
Example
Set the checklist
"customfield_10001": "- ToDo List\n+ Checked\nx Skipped\n~ In Progress\n# Another ToDo List\n- Unchecked\n> Quote line 1 https://rw.rw\\n> Quote line 2\n> Quote line 3\n"
Custom field id customfield_10001
might be different on your instance. Make sure you use the correct one.
Hereās How to find id for custom field āChecklistā on Jira Server and Data Center.