JiBrok Studio for Jira CloudOverview
Global Variables let you define shared constants, values, and functions that are automatically available in every script across your site.
How It Works
A single Global Script returns an object whose keys become variables available in all other scripts.
return {
TEAM_PROJECT: "PROJ",
MAX_RETRIES: 3,
formatDate: (d) => DateUtils.format(d, 'YYYY-MM-DD'),
}
After saving, all scripts can use these variables directly:
log(TEAM_PROJECT) // => PROJ
log(MAX_RETRIES) // => 3
log(formatDate(new Date())) // => 2024-01-15
Managing Global Variables
- Navigate to the Global Variables tab
- Edit the global script in the editor
- Click Run to test - the output shows defined variables with types and preview values
- Click Save to activate
Variable Display
After running, a table shows the defined variables:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Variable | Variable name |
| Type | string, number, boolean, function, object, etc. |
| Preview | Value preview |
Rules and Limits
- The script must return a plain object (
return { key: value }) - Reserved variable names (engine built-ins) cannot be overridden
- Only one global script exists per site
eval()is not allowed in the global script- Version history tracks all changes
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Max variables | 50 |
| Max global script size | 10 KB |
Note: The global script runs before every other script execution, so it should be kept lightweight. It has reduced engine limits (1s timeout, 1K loop iterations).
Next Steps
- Script Console - Using variables in scripts
- Scripting Language - Language reference
- Limits - All system limits
