Using Variables to Create Jira Issues
A range of variables can be used with the various Playbook triggers.
Triggers and variables
- User joins channel
- Available variable: %user%
- Link trigger
- Available variables: %user% and %channel%
- Emoji reaction
- Available variables: %message%, %reactor%, and %sender%
Limitations 🚨
- Variables can only be used in text fields, not in other field types like dropdowns or user-picker fields.
- Variables can only be used by Playbook authors; they are not available to other users.
Example
Here's how variables might appear in action:
