Overview
Tree View for Jira shows the full hierarchy of the work item you are viewing — its ancestors, itself, and every sub-item — as an interactive tree, right from the issue view. Navigate complex project structures with ease and understand the complete context of any work item without leaving Jira.
Key Features
Full Hierarchy View
See the complete tree structure from the topmost ancestor down through all children and subtasks.
Two Layout Options
Switch between Chart view (org-chart with branch lines) and List view (compact indented view).
Interactive Navigation
Click any work item in the tree to open it in a new tab. Hover to see full titles in tooltips.
Enterprise Security
Built strictly on Atlassian Forge. Eligible for the Runs on Atlassian program with zero external data egress.
How It Works
The Tree View is accessible from any Jira issue through the actions menu. No configuration required - it works straight out of the box.
- Open any work item in Jira.
- Open Tree View: Click the actions menu (⋯) in the top right of the issue view and select Tree View.
- Explore the Tree: The tree will open in a modal showing the full hierarchy. Switch between Chart and List views using the tabs.
- Navigate: Click any work item tile to open it in a new browser tab. Hover over tiles to see full titles in tooltips.
- Export: Use the export buttons to save the tree as JSON, CSV, SVG (image), or PDF.
Note: The app respects your Jira permissions and only shows work items you have permission to see. The tree is capped at 10 levels / 500 work items for performance.
Export Options
Save your hierarchy in multiple formats for documentation or sharing:
- JSON: Structured data format for programmatic processing.
- CSV: Tabular format with indentation representing hierarchy levels.
- SVG: Vector image of the tree that can be embedded in documents.
- PDF: Visual representation of the tree on a single page, following your current view (Chart or List).
For security purposes, all exports are attached to the current work item. Download them from the attachments section and delete if no longer needed. Filenames include timestamps and all files include an "Exported at … by …" header.
Troubleshooting & Limitations
- Why can't I see all work items in the tree?
- The tree is capped at 10 levels / 500 work items for performance reasons. A warning is shown when the tree is truncated.
- Why are the export buttons disabled?
- Export requires attachment permissions on the current work item. If you lack these permissions, the export buttons will be disabled with a warning.
- Why do work type icons appear as colored chips in exports?
- The actual Jira icons require authentication and would appear broken when shared or viewed offline. Exports use colored chips with initials instead.
- Can I edit the tree structure?
- Tree View for Jira is a read-only visualization tool. To make changes to the hierarchy, use Jira's standard issue linking and parent/child relationship features.