Changelog

1.0.21

Released on 19 September 2022 for Jira Cloud

  • New! Anyone can now view the entire list of Jira users and their rules

Any user can browse Out of Office rules across the entire instance! Filter by project, Out of Office status, or username and see exactly who is available when, and who will be covering for absent colleagues.

1.0.20

Released on 13 September 2022 for Jira Cloud

  • UI redesign, user onboarding, multiple JQL rules per user

    • The app UI has been overhauled for a better user experience.

    • On top of that, we have added multiple, simultaneous JQL-based rules for a single user. For example, bugs can be reassigned to colleague A, and user stories to colleague B.

    • It’s now also possible to use existing JQL filters with two clicks.

1.0.19

Released on 25 July 2022 for Jira Cloud

  • Slack integration, Zapier integration

    • Use Zapier to connect Out of Office Assistant with Google Calendar, Outlook, or any other platform where you’re currently tracking your time off.

    • Control Out of Office from Slack. Rules can be activated by simply changing the Slack status to the palm tree or sick face emojis.

1.0.18

Released on 21 April 2022 for Jira Cloud

  • Token-based Rest API access, admin or end user

Out of Office Assistant now has its own public REST API with methods for users and admins.

  • You can create new rules, modify rules, or simply get rules data and connect it with any third-party platforms.

  • API tokens can be created from the app UI by end users once the setting is enabled by an admin.

1.0.17

Released on 24 January 2022 for Jira Cloud

  • Out of Office approver function, bug fixes

Out of Office rules include the option to assign a coverer for Jira Service Management approvals. It’s even possible to create rules only to delegate approvals!

1.0.16

Released on 13 October 2021 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

Added Connect Express signed installs

1.0.14

Released on 14 July 2021 for Jira Cloud

  • Admin UI for single projects, Out of Office messages after mentions in comments, calendar

    • Project admins can now edit existing rules and create new rules on behalf of other project members.

    • Out of Office mention tags are fully released

    • Rules can be downloaded as ics files

    • Improved security of out office rule data

1.0.13

Released on 12 April 2021 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

Improved JWT token security.

1.0.12

Released on 18 August 2020 for Jira Cloud

  • Native support Jira Cloud iOS, Android, and Mac clients

We’ve hidden the rules editor to display the Out of Office custom glance on smaller devices

1.0.11

Released on 5 August 2020 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version change, mention tags for comments (beta)

When mentioning a user who is or will be out of office soon, a tag can be attached to the @ mention including the interval of the user’s leave.

1.0.10

Released on 4 October 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

Deployment bug fix

1.0.9

Released on 4 October 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

Production bug fix

1.0.8

Released on 4 October 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Out Of Office User Manager, reassign analytics

    • With the new User Manager, admins can now create and administrate rules on behalf of other users.

    • Each rule includes new reassign analytics, with a list of all issues that have been reassigned by the rule.

1.0.7

Released on 19 July 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Open-ended rules, bulk assign open issues, multiple coverers

    • Rules now don’t need to have an end date. Open-ended rules can be deactivated manually by the user.

    • Many customers have asked for an option to also reassign existing issues. Users can now choose between two bulk operations: reassign open issues, or to add coverers as watchers.

    • One rule can now have multiple coverers. Issues will be reassigned to them in round robin.

1.0.6

Released on 14 May 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • JQL issue filter, custom properties for JQL searches, custom glances

    • When creating a rule, users can now create a JQL filter to define which issues will trigger it.

    • Additionally, we have included custom JQL properties to track issues depending on the assignee/reporter out of office status.

1.0.5

Released on 14 March 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update, GDPR compliance

Implemented accountID to represent users instead of handling usernames, together with other changes to the Jira cloud API.

1.0.4

Released on 11 March 2019 for Jira Cloud

  • Workaround

For increased usability, the app is accessible from the Apps dropdown in the Jira top menu.

1.0.3

Released on 8 March 2018 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

Fixed minor usability problems with the user picker.

1.0.2

Released on 12 December 2017 for Jira Cloud

  • Minor version update

This app allows you to create rules for a specific period of time.

During these time intervals, the app can:

  • Share Out of Office messages as comments in Jira issues assigned to the absent user

  • Reassign the issues to a coverer