Working with JMESPath Filters

JMESPath is a query language for JSON. Use JMESPath filters to control which repositories Git Integration for Jira connects to your Jira instance.

For help writing expressions, contact support or submit a request through the Support portal.

Learn more about JMESPath expressions on the JMESPath website.

On this page:

• Access JMESPath filter settings
• Supported git services

Access JMESPath Filter Settings

Configure JMESPath filters from two locations:

During Integration Setup

1. Go to Add integration ➜ select a supported git service.
2. On the Connection screen, expand Advanced.
3. Enter your filter in the JMESPath filter field.

This option is available for supported git services on the Full feature integrations panel.

From Integration Settings

1. Go to Manage Git repositories.
2. Click Actions ➜ Edit integration settings.
3. Scroll to Integration settings ➜ JMESPath Filter.
4. Enter or modify your filter.

This option is available for supported git services on repository or integration connections.

Supported Git Services

JMESPath filters work with these git services:

• GitHub.com | GitHub Enterprise JMESPath filter examples
• GitLab.com | GitLab CE/EE JMESPath filter examples
• Microsoft | VSTS | TFS | Azure Repos JMESPath filter examples
• Bitbucket JMESPath filter examples

Last updated: December 2025