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TriggerJiraReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a Jira issue changes?

Short answer: Drop the "Jira → Issue Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Jira, not on a polling schedule.

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Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Issue Updated
When the matching event happens
when an issue is updated in jiraissue changedon issue updatednew issue updatedwhen issue updatedwatch for issue updatedissue modified
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "key": "PROJ-123",
  "status": "In Progress",
  "summary": "Login page returns 500 error",
  "changelog": [
    {
      "to": "In Progress",
      "from": "To Do",
      "field": "status"
    }
  ]
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
keystring"PROJ-123"
statusstring"In Progress"
summarystring"Login page returns 500 error"
changelogarray[{"to":"In Progress","from":"To Do","field":"status"}]
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FAQ

Questions about Issue Updated.

How does the Issue Updated trigger work in Jira?
Fires whenever any field on a Jira issue changes (status, assignee, priority, custom fields). Combine with a field filter to react only to the changes you care about.
Is the Issue Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Issue Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Jira.
What data does Issue Updated return?
The full event payload from Jira. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Issue Updated so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Jira admin permissions to use Issue Updated?
For most Jira accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Jira plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Jira's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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Fires when an issue is deleted in Jira. Useful for audit/compliance logs and for tearing down related records in other systems.
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Fires when a sprint is closed in Jira. Use to roll up sprint metrics, generate a retrospective doc, or auto-create the next sprint.
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