Issue Linking Tools
Link issues together (blocks, duplicates, relates to).
Issue linking tools let you create and view relationships between issues. Common link types include "blocks," "is blocked by," "duplicates," and "relates to."
link_issues
Creates a link between two issues. Use get_link_types to see the available relationship types and their inward/outward descriptions.
When it runs: Called when you ask to link, block, or relate two issues.
Example trigger: "The API task blocks the frontend task"
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| inward_issue | string | Yes | The inward issue key (e.g., the blocker) |
| outward_issue | string | Yes | The outward issue key (e.g., the blocked issue) |
| link_type | string | Yes | Link type name (e.g., 'Blocks') |
get_issue_links
Gets all links for an issue, showing how it relates to other issues.
When it runs: Called when you ask what's linked to an issue or what blocks it.
Example trigger: "What issues are blocking the deploy task?"
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| issue_key | string | Yes | Issue key or natural language reference |
get_link_types
Lists all available issue link types with their inward and outward descriptions. Use the exact type name when calling link_issues.
When it runs: Called when you need to know what link types are available.
Example trigger: "What types of issue links can I create?"