The Outlook Add-in for Jira integrates Jira project management with Microsoft Outlook, enabling users to sync tasks, convert emails to tasks, and manage projects directly from their inbox for improved productivity.

Key Features

Two-way Synchronization Keeps Outlook and Jira tasks in sync.

• Syncs native Outlook tasks and folders with Jira.
• Ensures updates reflect across both platforms.

Task Management Manage Jira tasks directly within Outlook.

• Create, update, and organize tasks.
• Hierarchical display of tasks inside project folders.

Email Conversion and Linking Convert emails into Jira tasks and link them.

• Attach email replies to corresponding Jira tasks.
• Track project-related communication efficiently.

Calendar Integration Synchronize tasks and meetings between Outlook calendar and Jira.

• Import Jira issues as calendar events.
• Export calendar meetings as Jira tasks.

Role-based Use Cases Supports various team roles.

• Support agents can convert emails to tasks.
• Project managers can control task status and sync with personal calendars.
• Consultants can log time spent on email communication.

Benefits

Enhanced Productivity Streamlines workflow between Outlook and Jira.

• Reduces the need to switch between applications.
• Centralizes project and task management.

Improved Collaboration Facilitates communication and task tracking.

• Keeps all team members updated on task status.
• Ensures important emails are tracked as actionable items.

Flexible Integration Adapts to different user needs and workflows.

• Supports personal, professional, and enterprise use.
• Customizable task and calendar sync options.