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Argon Powerful JQL Search

Argon Powerful JQL Search is a Jira Forge app that adds powerful functions, searchable JQL keywords, and custom fields to Jira Query Language.

What is Argon?​

Argon continuously indexes your Jira data, enabling you to express complex questions directly in JQL that would otherwise be impossible or require manual work. It adds:

  • 17 JQL Functions - Query links, hierarchy, time in status, comments, worklogs, attachments, regex patterns, and more
  • 9 Searchable JQL Keywords - Let you search by link counts, linked issue status, priority, and hierarchy
  • Time in Status Field - A custom field that tracks how long issues spend in each status
  • Calculated Field - A custom field for mathematical operations on other fields

How It Works​

  1. Automatic Indexing: Argon listens to Jira events (issue updates, comments, worklogs, links) and maintains an index of relationships and metadata
  2. Real-time Updates: When issues change, the index updates automatically within seconds
  3. Native JQL Integration: Use Argon functions and keywords directly in Jira's search, filters, dashboards, and automation

Key Features​

Find issues based on their relationships:

issue in linkedByQuery("priority = High AND status = Done")
issue in childrenOf("issuetype = Epic")

Time Tracking​

Query by time spent in statuses:

issue > timeInStatus("project = DEV", "In Progress", "2w")
"Time in Review.time" > timeExpression("3d")

Field Comparisons​

Compare fields across issues:

"Story Points" > average("project = DEV")
issue in regex("project = DEV", "summary", "v[0-9]+[.][0-9]+")

Find issues by comments, attachments, or worklogs:

issue in commented("project = DEV", "John", "", "", "approved")
issue in attachment("project = DEV", "", "", "", "", "pdf")

JQL Keywords​

Search using indexed metadata:

linkedByStatus = "Done" AND linkedByPriority = "High"
childrenNumber > 3

Getting Started​

  1. Quick Reference - Cheat sheet with all functions and keywords
  2. Examples - Common use cases and query patterns
  3. JQL Functions - Detailed function documentation
  4. JQL Keywords - Searchable keywords and indexing

Security​

Argon runs entirely on Atlassian Forge, Atlassian's secure cloud platform. Your data never leaves Atlassian's infrastructure.