Jira Automation: Parent issue should be closed when all sub-tasks and linked issue close

Platform Notice: Cloud Only - This article only applies to Atlassian products on the cloud platform.

Summary

The use-case in this article talks about the transition of Parent issue when all the sub-taks and the linked issues are closed.

Environment

Jira Cloud

Solution

Here is the automation rule in the screenshots below, in 2 parts.

Note: Customize the issue type and the link types as per your requirement:

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Updated on March 13, 2025

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