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ActionJiraUpdated May 2026

How do I link two Jira issues?

Short answer: Drop the "JiraLink Issues" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Issue Key (from)
inwardIssueKey
stringRequiredIssue Key (from). Example: PROJ-1
Linked Issue Key (to)
outwardIssueKey
stringRequiredLinked Issue Key (to). Example: PROJ-2
Link Type
linkType
optionsOptionalLink Type. Options: Blocks, Clones, Duplicates, Relates To, Is Blocked By
Sample request
{
"inwardIssueKey": "e.g. PROJ-1",
"outwardIssueKey": "e.g. PROJ-2",
"linkType": "{{trigger.linkType}}"
}
Returns
{
"success": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Link Issues.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Link Issues.

What does the Link Issues action do in Jira?
Creates a link between two Jira issues (blocks/is blocked by, relates to, duplicates, etc.). Used to maintain cross-issue relationships from automated triage.
What inputs does Link Issues require?
Required: Issue Key (from), Linked Issue Key (to). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Jira returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Link Issues support batch operations?
Yes. Run Link Issues inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Jira's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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