How to find list of saved filters using certain custom field/string in JQL
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Summary
The purpose of the article is to show how to find filters that make use of a certain string in their JQL query.
Solution
The table searchrequest contains filter details, including the JQL, which is stored in the reqcontent column. You can query the table and put a where clause in the reqcontent column for your desired custom field.
The sample query below will show all filters that make use of thestatusCategorystring in their JQL query.
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select id,filtername,reqcontent from searchrequest
where reqcontent like '%statusCategory%' Replace the statusCategory portion if you are looking for a different string to search in JQL filters.
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