JQL Update

The JQL Update feature lets you bulk update JIRA issues using a simple syntax-based command. Instead of editing individual cells, you write an update command that specifies which fields to change and which issues to target using a JQL condition.

JQLU Syntax Example: UPDATE field="value", field = "value" WHERE jql_condition

How it works

1. Open the JQL Bulk Update panel from the sidebar.
2. Write a JQLU command specifying the fields to update and a JQL WHERE clause to target specific issues.
3. Click Execute Update to apply the changes.
4. A confirmation dialog will show the number of matching issues before the update is applied.

Command examples

UPDATE summary="New Title" WHERE project = "MY-PROJECT" AND status = "To Do"

UPDATE priority="High", assignee="john.doe" WHERE labels = "urgent"

UPDATE status="Done" WHERE sprint in openSprints() AND assignee = currentUser()

Supported fields

You can update most standard and custom JIRA fields:

• Summary, Status, Assignee, Priority
• Labels, Components, Fix Versions
• Sprint, Story Points
• Custom fields