Send an email to a specific group once the the version is released

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Summary

How to automatically send release details via email to specific users once the version is released.

Environment

Jira CLoud

Diagnosis

This scenario cannot be achieved through the GUI, but it is possible via automation using a version release trigger to initiate the rule.

Solution

Please find below the rule details for your reference:

  • First, use the version release as the trigger for the rule.

  • Then use lookup issue to search issues via JQL

    project = 'project name' and fixVersion = '{{version.name}}'

  • Now send an email using Send mail function where the smart values are used to send an email

    To: Select the user group

    Subject - Release {{version.name}} included these items:

    Content-

    <ul>

    {{#lookupIssues}}

    <li><a href="{{url}}">{{key}}</a>: {{summary}}; {{assignee.displayName}}</li>{{/}}

    </ul>

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Output:

Once the version is released below email will be triggered:

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Updated on April 8, 2025

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