Automation | How to bulk delete issue links using an Automation for Jira rule

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Summary

By using an Automation for Jira rule, it is possible to automatically clean any issue links from an issue, whenever those are added.

Solution

Rule configuration details

The rule will need to be configured as follows:

  • Add the Issue linked trigger and select all the links type for which you want the links to be deleted.

  • Add the Delete issue links action and select all the links type for which you want the links to be deleted.

Screenshot of the complete rule:

Automation Rule

Updated on May 31, 2024

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