Create Your Own Jira App - Step-by-Step Guide
Welcome to the No-code App Creator! This guide will walk you through creating your custom app in just a few minutes.
Step 1: Start a New Chat
Click "Start New Chat" in the main interface
You'll see a chat box ready for your input
Step 2: Describe Your App Idea
Type a clear description of what you want your app to do.
Before describing your idea, decide what type you want to create:
🔧 Forge App (Full Application)
Appears in Jira sidebar, project pages, or issue panels
Complete custom functionality and user interface
Full access to Jira APIs and data
Best for: Complex workflows, custom pages, detailed task management
📊 Dashboard Gadget (Widget)
Appears on Jira dashboards as a widget
Focused on data visualization and reporting
Perfect for charts, metrics, and summaries
Best for: KPIs, progress tracking, team metrics, visual reports
Step 3: Send Your Request
Click "Send" or press Enter to submit your app idea.
Step 4: Connect to Your Jira Instance
Before you can deploy apps, you need to connect the generator to your Jira:
The setting tab will be automatically opened (gear icon) in the interface
Fill in the connection details:
📧 Email Address
Enter your Atlassian account email (e.g.,
your-email@company.com)
🌐 Atlassian Domain
Enter your Jira domain without https:// (e.g.,
yourcompanyforyourcompany.atlassian.net)
Click the link "Generate an API token from Atlassian Account Settings"
This opens Atlassian Account Settings in a new tab
Click "Create API token"
Enter a label like "No-code Apps Creator"
Click "Create"
Copy the generated token
Paste it into the API Token field in the generator
Click "Test Connection" to verify everything works
When you see "✅ Connection Successful", click “Save” button to Save your connection.
Step 5: Wait for Generation
The AI will analyze your request and generate:
Complete app code
User interface components
Jira integration setup
Configuration files
Step 5: Deploy Your Own App
When generation is complete:
Click "Deploy"
Wait for the "✓ Deployment Complete" message
Click "View in Jira" to see your new custom app
💡 Writing Great App Descriptions
Be Specific About What You Want
❌ Too Vague:
"Make a project tracking app"
✅ Just Right:
"Create a project page that shows sprint progress with burndown charts, lists overdue tasks, and displays team member workload"
📝 Example: Creating a Team Dashboard
Let's create a complete app together:
Your Input:
"Create a team dashboard that shows:
Each team member's assigned tasks as progress bars
Color-coded by priority (red=high, yellow=medium, green=low)
Display on project pages in the sidebar
Include a filter to show only current sprint tasks
Show total story points per person"
What You'll Get:
✅ Interactive dashboard with team member cards
✅ Color-coded progress bars based on priority
✅ Story points calculation and display
✅ Sprint filter functionality
✅ Automatic deployment to your project sidebar