Detailed breakdown of datasync features
Spira v8.10+ (Requires DataSync Plugin v8.x+)
The Ultimate Sync Experience: Unlocks the highest level of sync automation, hierarchy preservation, and enhanced rich text sync.
Epic/Story Hierarchy Sync: Preserves and synchronizes the Jira Epic and Story hierarchy directly into Spira.
Fully Automated Releases: Syncs Releases bidirectionally without the need to manually assign them to artifacts. Also includes the targeted createReleasesOnly option.
Advanced Status Mapping: Map multiple Jira statuses to a single Spira status for streamlined workflows.
Rich Text Collision Prevention (isOlder): Introduces advanced handling for rich text descriptions using the isOlder logic to prevent infinite update loops, and supports embedded images.
Force Plain Text: Provides the option to force plain text conversion for descriptions to maintain fully bidirectional sync of descriptions.
Skip Rich Text Warnings: Added support to easily bypass rich text warnings during sync.
Time Tracking & Custom Releases: Synchronize standard time tracking fields alongside custom fields of type Release.
Comments & Attachments Controls: Unlocks full bidirectional syncing for attachments and adds the option to skip syncing comments entirely.
Spira v8.0+ (Compatible with DataSync Plugin v7.x+)
Advanced Flexibility: Expands upon core sync modes with bidirectional updates, auto-mapping, and granular artifact filtering.
Bidirectional Sync (Complete Mode): Upgrades Requirements and Tasks to support full bidirectional syncing (both creation and updates).
Auto-Mapping: Streamlines your setup process by automatically mapping standard and custom properties based on name matching.
Enhanced Field Mapping: Supports standard mapping for Due Dates, mapping the JiraIssueKey and bidirectionally syncing Tags and Labels.
Artifact Filters: Introduces the ability to explicitly skip specific Jira issue types from syncing.
Attachment Controls: Introduces the NoAttachments flag in the Sync Mode and supports syncing attachments upon creation only.
Configuration Overhaul: Utilizes the expanded configuration settings architecture.
Spira v7.0+ (Compatible with DataSync Plugin v6.x+)
The Foundation: The baseline integration layer, enabling reliable, basic agile synchronization.
Unidirectional Workflows: Requirements sync one-way (Jira β Spira). Tasks sync from Spira to Jira upon creation, but all subsequent updates flow Jira β Spira.
Releases & Due Dates: Releases require manual artifact assignment, and Due Dates must be mapped specifically to custom properties.
Status & Rich Text: Status mapping is strictly 1-to-1, and rich text descriptions are handled using basic/plain text logic.
Core Sync Features: Supports standard JIRA estimate fields, the foundational introduction of the "Complete" sync mode, and basic rich text enhancements.
Keep Your Systems Updated
To benefit from the most advanced features and get the most out of the Jira integration, we highly recommend running the latest version of Spira alongside the latest version of the Jira DataSync plugin.
Because the synchronization engine relies on Spira's internal configurations, your available sync capabilities depend on your Spira version as well.
You can check the latest updates and enhancements here:
π [Spira Release Notes]
π [DataSync / Add-ons Release Notes]
Compatibility Matrix
Below is the complete feature capability matrix, followed by a detailed breakdown of the specific configurations supported across different Spira versions.