Requirements & Defects

Effective Jira Test Management with TestKase

Two ways to connect Jira with TestKase — a lightweight API link or a full native Forge app inside Jira. Link test cases to Jira issues, view execution status, track cycles, and monitor defects — all without leaving your workflow.

Independent Configuration

Each project configures its requirement source and defect source independently. Use Jira for both, or mix with other platforms.

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Jira CloudStories & EpicsBugs & TasksIssue StatusesComments & LinksForge App PanelTest Cases & CyclesTestKaseTest CasesTest CyclesExecution ResultsDefects & CoverageRequirements & DefectsLinked to Jira IssuesLink & MapStatus & ExecutionBi-directional FlowJira REST API v3Atlassian Forge
Two Ways to Connect

Choose Your Integration Depth

Both options connect Jira Cloud with TestKase. The API link is fast to set up. The Forge app brings TestKase directly into every Jira issue.

Jira Link — API Integration

Quick API-based setup. Enter your Jira Cloud URL, email, and API token — select a project and issue types, then start linking test cases to Jira issues directly from TestKase.

1

Enter Credentials

Jira Cloud URL, email address, and API token. Supports both Cloud and Enterprise instances.

2

Select Jira Project

Choose which Jira project to connect. One Jira project maps to exactly one TestKase project.

3

Pick Issue Types

Select which issue types (Story, Bug, Epic, Task) to include when searching for requirements.

4

Start Linking

Search Jira issues from TestKase and link them to test cases. A tracking comment is auto-posted on the Jira issue.

What You Get

Bi-directional Linking

Link test cases to Jira issues. A rich comment with all linked test cases and direct URLs is auto-posted on the Jira issue.

Auto-Comments on Jira

Every link creates or updates a comment on the Jira issue listing all mapped test cases — visible to your entire team in Jira.

On-Demand Status Sync

Refresh Jira issue statuses with one click. See To Do, In Progress, Done — without leaving TestKase.

View Linked Test Cases per Issue

See all test cases covering a Jira issue with execution status, cycle info, and pass/fail results.

Coverage & Defect Tracking

Track which requirements are covered, partially tested, or untested. Defects auto-link to the requirement chain.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature
Jira Link
Jira Sync
Setup
API token + project + issue types
Install Forge app + PAT per user
Authentication
Shared API token (service account)
Per-user PAT (encrypted on Forge)
Issue Type Filtering
Manual selection required
All types automatically
Jira UI
Comments on Jira issues
Native TestKase panel on every issue
View Test Cases per Issue
From TestKase only
From Jira panel + TestKase
View Test Cycles per Issue
From TestKase only
From Jira panel + TestKase
View Defects per Issue
From TestKase only
From Jira panel + TestKase
Link/Unlink Test Cases
From TestKase only
From Jira panel + TestKase
Status Sync
On-demand refresh
On-demand refresh
Coverage Reports
Yes
Yes
Best For
Quick setup, API-first teams
Teams living in Jira daily
How It Works

From Jira Issue to Full Traceability

The complete linking journey — from searching an issue to generating an audit-ready coverage report.

Search IssuesJQL + keyword search
Link to Test CaseAuto-comment on Jira
Execute TestsPass / Fail / Blocked
Log DefectsAuto-linked to requirement
Coverage ReportAudit-ready traceability

Auto-Comment on Jira

When you link a test case, TestKase posts a rich comment on the Jira issue listing all linked tests with direct URLs back to TestKase.

Live Status Refresh

One click to refresh all linked Jira issue statuses. See To Do, In Progress, Done — no tab switching needed.

One Project, One Mapping

Each Jira project connects to exactly one TestKase project. Prevents duplicate or conflicting mappings across teams.

Transitive Defect Chain

Defects logged during test execution auto-link to the test case AND back to the original Jira requirement — full chain visibility.

Cycle-Level Execution Data

View execution results per test cycle for any linked issue. See which cycle ran which tests and when.

Unmapped Test Discovery

Quickly find test cases in your project that aren't linked to any requirement — close coverage gaps before release.

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