Definition

The "List Projects" action retrieves a complete list of all projects available in a Jira instance. This action helps users access key details such as project IDs, keys, names, types, and privacy settings. It is useful for managing, organizing, and integrating Jira projects efficiently.

Example Use Cases

🔹 Retrieve All Jira Projects
Useful for administrators and team leads who need to fetch all available projects to get an overview of ongoing work.

🔹 Filter and Organize Projects
Users can extract project details to categorize or filter projects based on type and privacy settings.

🔹 Automated Project Synchronization
Helps in syncing Jira projects with other project management tools or reports.

Inputs

Connection
Establishes authentication and connection with the Jira instance.
Jira Cloud
The unique Cloud ID of the Jira instance, required for accessing project data.

Step-by-Step Guide

Establish Connection
Connect to Jira using valid credentials.
Select Jira Cloud
Choose the appropriate Jira Cloud ID from the available options.
Execute the Action
Run the action to fetch the list of projects from Jira.
Process the Output
The action returns project details, which can be used for further automation or reporting.

Outputs

ID – The unique identifier for the project.
Key – The unique project key used in Jira.
Name – The display name of the project.
Project Type Key – Specifies the type of project (e.g., software, business).
Is Private – Indicates whether the project is private.

Best Practices

✔ Use the retrieved project data to organize and manage projects effectively.
✔ Combine with other Jira actions to automate project-related workflows.
✔ Regularly refresh project data to keep information up to date.

Example Scenario

A company with multiple Jira projects wants to generate a report of all ongoing projects categorized by type and privacy level.

Solution: Using the "List Projects" action, they retrieve all projects, filter them by type, and generate an organized report for management to review.