Add Latest Attachments to a Comment

[Matt Steadman]

Hi,

I have a workflow scenario where it is required to add 1 or more attachments to a Transition Screen.

I am wondering if there is anyway to add just the attachments that were added during that Transition Screen to a Comment either with Jira automation or any post function functionality (either built in or with an add on app)

[Rachel Wright]

Hi @Matt Steadman I know you can get the list of issue attachments and post their information (filename, size, creator, etc.) to a Jira comment using the built-in automation in Jira Cloud. Here's a little rule I created to show it.

I used the "Issue attachments" condition and the "Comment on issue" action with the smart values: {{attachment.filename}} {{attachment.created}}

Here's more info on the smart values for attachments: https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-issues/#--attachment--

Additionally, here's some info about the "Issue attachments" condition: https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-automation-conditions/#Issue-attachments

I know that the entire list of attachments isn't exactly what you asked for but it's a start. :)

Also, I was thinking that you could trigger this rule to run only after the transition that collects the attachments succeeds. (Meaning add a condition to the rule that the issues has to be in x status, where x is the status directly after the attachment collection transition.)

I hope this helps get you closer to your desired outcome!

Rachel Wright
Author, Jira Strategy Admin Workbook