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 data collision prevention.

  • 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 safer syncing.

  • Skip Rich Text Warnings: Added support to easily bypass rich text warnings during sync (Introduced in Spira v8.17).

  • 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 (Introduced in Spira v8.4) and supports syncing attachments upon creation only.

  • Configuration Overhaul: Utilizes the expanded configuration settings architecture introduced back in Spira v7.10.

 

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 ➔ Spira). Tasks sync from Spira to Jira upon creation, but all subsequent updates flow Jira ➔ 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.

 

Compatibility Matrix

Feature / CapabilitySpira v7.0+ (DataSync v6.x)Spira v8.0+ (DataSync v7.x)Spira v8.10+ (DataSync v8.x+)Reference / Tracking
Requirements SyncJira ➔ Spira onlyBidirectional [Complete Mode]Bidirectional [Complete Mode][DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Tasks SyncCreation: Spira ➔ JiraUpdates: Jira ➔ SpiraBidirectional [Complete Mode]Bidirectional [Complete Mode][DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Epic/Story Hierarchy❌❌✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Releases (Versions)Requires artifact assignmentRequires manual mappingFull sync, no need to assign to artifact[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Release Sync ControlsCreate/UpdateCreate/Update✅ createReleasesOnly option[IN:12097]
Comments SyncAlways SyncedAlways Synced✅ Option to Not Sync[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Attachment sync on updates❌✅ Creation onlyFull Bidirectional Sync[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Auto-Mapping Properties❌✅ By name matching✅ By name matching[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Skip Specific Jira Types❌✅ Supported✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Tags & Labels❌✅ Supported✅ Supported[DataSync Sept 2024]
Time Tracking Fields❌❌✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Due Dates✅ Custom property✅ Standard property✅ Standard property[DataSync Sept 2024]
JiraIssueKey Mapping❌✅ Supported✅ Supported[DataSync Sept 2024]
Status Mapping1-to-1 Mapping1-to-1 MappingMultiple-to-1 Mapping[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Handling rich text descriptions (isOlder)Basic / Plain TextFoundational SupportEmbedded Images & isOlder Logic[Datasync v8.5]
Force Plain Text❌❌✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Custom Release Fields❌❌✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Additional configuration settings❌✅ Supported✅ Supported[IN:8942], Spira v7.10
New NoAttachments flag in Sync Mode❌✅ Supported✅ Supported[IN:9862], Spira v8.4
Skip Rich Text Warnings❌❌✅ Supported[IN:12140], Spira v8.17
JIRA estimate fields✅ Supported✅ Supported✅ Supported[IN:6345], datasync 6.0
New sync mode "Complete"✅ Supported✅ Supported✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]
Rich text enhancements✅ Supported✅ Supported✅ Supported[DataSync v8.0.0.0]