We would like to create a filter/dashboard that shows a list of all the issues that require/awaiting "my" approval. This would be similar to the common "Assigned to Me" type gadget (except for approval). Additionally, we would like to filter all issues pending approval - once the approvals have been requested.


Preliminary Concepts

Approval JQL functions 

The Herzum Approval app provides a large set of useful JQL functions to be used with JlRA's advanced searching.

In order to run a search you can directly type the JQL function within the Jira Search Navigator

or alternatively you can click on the Approval button available on the Jira menu top bar and chose one of the available option into the  APPROVAL FILTERS section.

This way, you are redirected on the Jira Search Navigator and you can customize, when required, the input's parameter at your convenience.

Solution

The customer requirement has been satisfied through the following JQL functions:

  • issue in myPendingApproval() → it returns the list of all the issues that require/awaiting "my" approval
  • issue in pendingNotifiedApproval() ->it returns the list of all the issues that require/awaiting  any approval and have been notified by email already