Communication between plug-ins

[AndreasG]

Hi 

I´m trying to develop a JIRA - Plugin which needs data from another plugin(Kanoah).  I tried to follow the examples in "JIRA 5.x Development Cookbook" but they dont work with JIRA 7.x. So my questions are :

1. Is REST the only way for plug-ins to communicate with each other ?
2. Does someone know a link with code example , concering communication between plug ins
3. If REST is the only way, how could  https be used here.
4.  How has REST access canged since JIRA 5.
   
   I hope someone could help me with this matter.
   best regards.

[Jobin Kuruvilla [Adaptavist] · Accepted solution]

1. REST APIs have changed a lot since JIRA 5. You can find latest APIs at https://docs.atlassian.com/jira/REST/latest/
2. Communication between plugin depend on both plugins. One plugin have to expose its interfaces before another plugin can consume them. They might do it via their own REST APIs or by exposing OSGi components.
3. Due to #2, I suggest you check with the plugin developer to find out what is supported in your case.

PS: I am the author of JIRA 5.x Development Cookbook. A new version is coming out soon!

It won't answer the above question but I hope you will find lot of other tips in the new version

[pelizza]

Hi Andreas,

Kanoah Tests has its own REST API, and I believe it is what you are looking for: https://kanoah.atlassian.net/wiki/display/KT/Managing+Tests+From+the+REST+API

Feel free to get in touch with us 

Cheers!

[Vasiliy Zverev]

You also can use third-party plugin api into your plugin. 

See this: https://answers.atlassian.com/questions/39144873

[AndreasG]

Thanks for your help , i guess i have to find a way via REST.

PS: I really like the style your book is written, easy to understand , and good to read 

[Jobin Kuruvilla [Adaptavist]]

Glad you like it