How to automatically update Jira issues when new rows are added in Coda

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Jira, Coda, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the JiraUpdate issue” action for each CodaRow added” event.
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Set the Coda trigger as “Row added”

Add the Coda trigger to initiate your playbook's actions when a new row is added.

To do this, click "Add trigger" in your playbook. Select the "Row added" trigger option from the dropdown menu under Coda. It will enable your playbook to automatically identify newly added rows and trigger necessary actions.

If you still need to connect your Coda account to Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.

2

Add "Get issue" and “Update issue” step in Jira

Integrate the Jira automation into your playbook to ensure the prompt update of Jira issues when a new Coda row is added.

Click the "Add step" button, then locate "Get issue" and “Update issue” automation for Jira and input the mandatory and relevant details.

If your Jira account still needs to be connected to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Make sure to allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to sync with your Jira account.

3

Activate your playbook

Activating your playbook is the last step in the process. Once you turn it on, it will automatically update Jira issues when new rows are added in Coda without requiring manual intervention.

To activate your playbook, click the toggle button at the header. Before activating, we recommend performing a test run of your playbook to ensure all the steps work seamlessly together.

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