JQL Search Page

Write, test, and explore SnapJQL queries in a visual search interface, with a function explorer, live results, and no Atlassian function-cache delay.

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The JQL Search page does not rely on Jira’s cached function results (Atlassian precomputations, cached up to 7 days). It resolves SnapJQL functions and queries Jira directly each time, giving you accurate, up-to-date results for functions involving dates, hierarchy, comments, agile sprints, and more.

Jira Cloud’s Issue Navigator enforces a hard limit: if a JQL function returns more than 1,000 issues, the Issue Navigator shows an error.

The SnapJQL JQL Search page has no such restriction. It automatically paginates through all results — tens of thousands of issues — without failing.

• Shows a full function explorer for all SnapJQL functions and properties

• Click any function to open a form-based modal and insert it into your query

• Native Jira JQL editor with autocomplete

• Pin frequently used functions for quick access

If initial indexing has not been completed, a warning banner appears with a link to Indexing.

SnapJQL columns and function results only reflect indexed issues. Run indexing for historical data before expecting complete results.

1. Go to SnapJQL → JQL Search.

2. Type your JQL query, including any SnapJQL functions — or build one using the Function explorer.

3. Click Search.

4. Scroll through all results — pagination is automatic (15 issues per page).

5. Customize columns using the Add fields selector.

6. Optionally export results to Excel or PDF.

7. Save your query as a filter if needed.

On the right of the JQL Search page, the Function explorer lets you browse every SnapJQL JQL function and property.

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Categories included:

• Issue Hierarchy

• Issue Links

• Field Comparison

• Agile

• Comments

• Attachments

• History

• Groups

• Organizations

• Pinned (your pins + admin-pinned functions)

Badge legend:

Panel controls:

• Search box — filter functions by name

• Collapse/expand the panel with the chevron button

• Resize by dragging the handle on the left edge

• Pin (★) functions for quick access in the Pinned category

Each function in the list shows its description and inline examples. Click any function name to open the full modal.

Clicking any function opens the Insert JQL functions and properties modal. It simplifies inserting SnapJQL functions into your query by showing details, examples, and lookup dropdowns — no syntax knowledge required.

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Workflow:

1. Select any function from the right-hand function explorer (or from within the modal’s left list).

2. The modal opens with parameter fields.

3. Choose operators, pick values, or use auto-suggest fields.

4. The modal shows a preview of the query that will be inserted.

5. Click Insert to Query to place it into your JQL editor.

6. Click Search to run.

The modal includes:

• Examples for every function

• Parameter validation (required fields, balanced parentheses/quotes)

• Auto-complete for statuses, boards, sprints, users, fields, link types

• User lookup — search Jira users and insert account IDs automatically

• Real-time JQL generation — preview updates as you fill parameters

• Works with all SnapJQL functions, including Agile and History functions

• See All functions and properties page for more samples

After a successful search:

• Issue count is shown at the top.

• Results appear in a table with your chosen columns.

• Pagination — Previous / Next, page jump, and “Page X of Y (Z total issues)”.

After running a JQL query, add or remove columns with Add fields. The picker is split into two collapsible groups:

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• Multi-value indexed fields (e.g. several children or links) show multiple values stacked or comma-separated, depending on type.

When your JQL uses SnapJQL hierarchy or link functions, a Show in hierarchy checkbox appears above the results.

[SCREENSHOT: Hierarchy view — indented Key column with collapse toggles and link icons]

How it works:

• The table refetches issues with parent/link data needed for the tree.

• Hover issue keys for relation path tooltips.

• If hierarchy is off, results are a flat list with normal pagination.

Click Load saved filter above the JQL editor → pick a filter → JQL loads into the editor → click Search.

After a successful search with results:

1. Click Save Filter.

2. Enter a name.

3. Optionally enable Automatic sync (1×, 2×, or 4× per day) to keep Jira’s function cache updated.

4. Click Save.

The filter is saved to Jira and registered in SnapJQL. Manage sync on the Filters page.

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Use the Export button above the results table:

• Export to Excel — full result set as a spreadsheet

• Export to PDF — formatted report

Export fetches all matching issues in the background (not just the current page) and shows progress while loading.

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