Adding a Reminder¶

Jira Reminders makes it easy to schedule automated Jira updates directly inside Slack.
Follow this guide to create your first reminder. kk

1. Open Jira Reminders in Slack¶

In Slack, open the Jira Reminders app from the sidebar
Go to the App Home tab
Click Add Reminder

2. Choose What You Want to Track¶

Add a Reminder

Select one or more of the following:

Jira Project¶

Pick the project you want reminders for (e.g., ENG, PLATFORM, MOBILE).

Issue Types¶

Choose issue types to include:

Bugs
Stories
Tasks
Epics
Improvements
Or select All Types

Filters or Custom JQL (Optional)¶

You can refine reminders using: - Predefined filters (Overdue, New, Resolved, Blocked) - A custom JQL query
Example: project = ENG AND status = "In Progress"

AI Summary Instructions (Optional)¶

Add custom instructions to control how AI-generated summaries are formatted.
Example:
“Group issues by priority and highlight blockers first.”

3. Select Your Delivery Schedule¶

Choose how often reminders should be sent:

Daily
Weekdays
Weekly
Custom time (e.g., 9:00 AM local timezone)

You can set multiple reminders for different teams or timezones.

4. Choose the Slack Destination¶

Send reminders to:

A Slack channel (team updates)
A direct message (personal reminders)
A group DM (small team reminders)

You must add the Jira Reminders bot to private channels before sending.

5. Preview the Reminder¶

Before saving, Jira Reminders shows a preview:

Issue groups (New, Overdue, Resolved, etc.)
Slack-formatted Jira links
AI summaries (if enabled)
Example layout of what your team will receive

Verify it looks correct and adjust filters or schedule if needed.

6. Save the Reminder¶

Click Save to activate the reminder.
Your schedule begins immediately, and you can edit or pause the reminder at any time from the App Home page.

Tips for Better Reminders¶

Use separate reminders for different teams or projects
Add AI instructions to improve clarity and consistency
Schedule overdue reminders in the morning to surface blockers early
Use custom JQL to build highly targeted reports

If you need help configuring reminders, contact support@jirareminders.com.