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Jira Integration

Overview​

The GrowthBook for Jira integration connects your feature flags and experiments directly to Jira issues, streamlining your workflow, reducing context switching, and helping your team deploy confidently.

What you’ll learn in this guide:

  • What the GrowthBook Jira integration does
  • How to install and configure the integration
  • How to link feature flags and experiments to Jira issues
  • How to view and manage linked feature flags and experiments within Jira

What does the GrowthBook Jira integration do?​

GrowthBook for Jira makes it easy for your team to integrate GrowthBook feature flags and experiments directly within your Jira workflow. Your team can quickly associate feature flags and experiments to Jira issues, view critical details instantly, and streamline communication between development, product, and QA teams.

Install the Integration​

  1. Navigate to the Atlassian Marketplace and find the GrowthBook Jira Integration.
  2. Click Get it now and follow Jira’s prompts to complete installation.
  3. After installing, navigate to your Jira project’s Apps settings and select GrowthBook Integration.
  4. Connect your GrowthBook workspace by providing your GrowthBook API key and other required configuration details.

Note: Ensure you have administrator privileges in both Jira and GrowthBook to complete the setup.

Adding Feature Flags and Experiments to Jira Issues​

Select menu for GrowthBook for Jira

To link a GrowthBook feature flag or experiment to a Jira issue:

  1. Open the Jira issue
  2. Click Apps → GrowthBook for Jira
  3. Use the search bar dropdown to quickly find or select an existing feature flag or experiment
  4. Click the feature flag or experiment to link it to the issue

Now your Jira issue displays essential information from GrowthBook right within your workflow.

Viewing Flag and Experiment Details in Jira​

Once linked, Jira will display key details directly within your issue:

Feature status in Jira

Feature Flags:​

  • Status
  • Last published/updated date
  • Creator
  • Associated experiments (if applicable)
  • Direct link to GrowthBook

Experiment status in Jira

Experiments:​

  • Experiment status
  • Phase, duration and days remaining (if running)
  • Linked feature flags (if applicable)
  • Experiment type (URL Redirect, Feature Flag, Visual Editor)
  • Direct link to GrowthBook

Removing or Changing Flags or Experiments​

To update a flag or experiment:

  1. Open the Jira issue containing the linked flag or experiment
  2. Click Replace Linked Feature or Replace Linked Experiment to update the linked flag or experiment
  3. Repeat the steps above to link a different flag or experiment

To remove a flag or experiment:

  1. Open the Jira issue containing the linked flag or experiment
  2. Locate the GrowthBook panel and click the ellipsis (…) next to the linked item
  3. Select Remove