✉️ Improved email delivery

We’ve enhanced our email system to ensure more reliable delivery and smoother configuration. Emails will continue working as expected No action needed on user side.

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🔐 Strengthening app security with Forge authentication

We’re upgrading our apps to use Forge authentication instead of storing API tokens. This change aligns with Atlassian’s updated security standards ✅ and ensures stronger protection of your data 🔒.

As Atlassian is deprecating basic authentication after September 30, 2025. All users using API tokens need to reconnect their Confluence instance using the new OAuth method.

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✨ New Confluence templates in template gallery

We’ve added more ready-to-use Confluence templates in template gallery so you can publish and share information faster 📝. With this update, you’ll now find Confluence versions of the following templates ✅ Newly added templates:

• 📊 Sprint review report
• 📦 Version workload report
• 🗓️ Release planning report
• 🐞 Bug tracking and resolution report
• 🤝 Weekly customer support report
• 🚀 Daily stand-up report

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🚦 New limits introduced to improve rule performance

To make sure your rules run faster and more reliably, we’ve introduced a few sensible limits:

• ✨ Rule actions: Max 10 (Free app/Standard edition) and 15 (Advanced edition). Existing rules above this will continue working, but you can’t add more actions.
• ⏰ Cron schedules: Minimum interval is now 1 hour. Existing rules with shorter intervals will keep running but can’t be saved again with <1 hour.
• 📊 JQL fetch: Max 250 issues (Free App/Standard edition) and 500 issues (Advanced edition). You’ll see an error if you try to set a higher limit.

These updates help maintain performance, avoid delays, and give you a smoother experience ⚡

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📌 New: Automatically link Confluence pages in Jira releases

We’ve introduced a new Jira operation action that makes it easier to keep your project documentation and releases in sync 🎉Now, when you publish a Confluence page through ARNR, you can automatically link them to the Related Work section in Jira Releases. This helps your team quickly track, reference, and share important project information all in one place. What’s new:

• ➕ New action: Jira operation
• 🔗 Link related work to version: Automatically adds Confluence and Release Page links under the Related Work section in Jira
• ✅ Works with Confluence (New editor) action

This update makes it simple to connect your releases with the right documentation and ensures nothing gets lost between Jira and Confluence.

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🛠️ Fix: Rule execution and logging issues resolved

We’ve fixed an issue where Confluence rule actions were getting stuck in progress, and the executed rules did not appear in the Logs tab✅ What’s fixed:

• Rule actions now execute without getting stuck.
• Executed rules are correctly logged in the Logs table.
• Confluence pages are generated successfully when rules run.

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🛠️Fix: Description fields now populate correctly in Confluence pages

We’ve fixed an issue where description fields from the JQL section were not appearing in Confluence pages generated via the new editor.Now, when using a Confluence template with a JQL section that includes the description field, the generated page will now display the description values as expected 🚀

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🛠️Fix: Projects now appear correctly in cross-project screen

We’ve resolved an issue where projects added as exceptions under “Access ARNR in-project screen” settings were not showing up in the cross-project screen. When the in-project screen is disabled for all projects but a project is added as an exception, that project will now appear and can be accessed from the cross-project screen as expected.

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🐞 Bug fix: Email failures with more than 50 recipients

We’ve fixed an issue where emails sent through the default provider failed if the recipient list exceeded 50.
Now, the system automatically splits large lists into smaller batches so your notifications, release updates, and rule-based emails are delivered reliably.

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🛠️ Fixed issue with AI-generated output on cross-project screen in Confluence

We have fixed a bug that was preventing users from creating AI-generated outputs in Confluence for the cross-project screen. You can now generate and publish AI-powered content without interruptions, ensuring smoother collaboration and documentation in Confluence. 📑✨

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🚀 Faster app load with optimized AI setting check

Previously, the app made multiple checks for all projects when loading, which caused slow performance for customers with many projects in the AI exception list. We’ve fixed this by checking only the accessed project, resulting in faster load times and improved scalability.

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🛠️Fix: Email action now supports Jira groups with special characters

We’ve fixed an issue where emails were not being delivered to users if they belonged to Jira groups with special characters in their names (e.g., #test, test#, !dev#qa).Email action will now correctly send notifications to all users in Jira groups, regardless of whether the group name contains special characters. ✉️✨

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🚀 ARNR Now Compatible with Jira up to Version 10.7.4

Happy to announce that Automated Release Notes and Reports (ARNR) is now fully compatible with Jira versions up to 10.7.4!If you’re planning to upgrade your Jira instance, ARNR will work smoothly without any additional configuration.

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🐞Bug fix: Confluence page search not returning full results

Fixed an issue where the page search inside the Publish to Confluence action was only searching among the first 10 pages of the selected space. 🔢
Now, the search will query all pages in the space and display relevant results even if the page was not initially loaded. ✅
Regular searches were not fetching the correct results this has now been resolved. 🔧

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🐞 'Bug tracking and resolution report' template now available in template gallery

This Bug Tracking and Resolution Report template offers insights into bug activity, resolution times, and severity over 30 days. It features bug statistics, a bar chart for bug priority and count, and a summary table with key details. Available in PDF and Email formats for efficient project management.

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🐞Bug fix: Confluence space not found in space selector

Fixed an issue where some spaces were not appearing in the space selector while configuring Confluence actions in ARNR.
Even if the space existed in Confluence, it was not found due to search limitations when dealing with a large number of spaces (e.g. 3000+ spaces). This has now been resolved. ✅

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🐞 Bug fix: OpenAI model list not loading all available models

Fixed an issue where limited options were shown in the model selection dropdown, even if the API key supported more models.
Now, the model list is fetched dynamically based on the models available for the provided OpenAI API key. This ensures a smoother integration process and resolves connection failures when GPT-3.5 Turbo is restricted. ✅

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📦 New Variable Alert: 'releaseStatus' is Here! 🆕

We’ve added a new variable to the ‘Version' variable group 'releaseStatus’! 🎉 This variable helps you identify the release status of a Jira version, showing whether it’s:
📁 Archived
✅ Released
⏳ Unreleased You can now use ‘releaseStatus’ as plain text across:
📝 Report templates
🧩 The Variable macro Bringing more clarity and context to your reports has never been easier! 🔍💡

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🚀 New enhancements in Confluence rule action!

We've rolled out new improvements to make selecting Confluence pages smoother and smarter: 🔍 Advanced Page Selection:

• Select Parent Page – A sleek new pop-up UI lets you choose the parent page effortlessly.
• Search by URL or ID – Paste the Confluence page URL or ID, hit Verify, and instantly check its validity.

✨ These updates are designed to save you time and boost productivity!

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🔁 Seamless switching between cross-project and in-project screens is here! 🚀

We’ve rolled out a new feature that lets you access in-project data right from a cross-project screen! 🎯 With the new project selector, you can effortlessly switch between projects and explore: 📄 Templates
🧩 Rules
⚙️ Custom variables
📝 Logs
📊 Dashboards Tabs will automatically adjust based on your view, whether you're in a specific project or exploring cross-project data. Navigation is now smoother, smarter, and more intuitive! ✨

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🔢 Introducing "Sum" return type to Stats macro across templates

You can now effortlessly calculate and display the sum of numeric Jira fields (default and custom) across multiple issues returned by a JQL query in both Stats and Charts 📊➕. This enhancement is available across all templates that support the Stats macro, including Email, PDF, HTML, and MS Word 🧩📄📧

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🛠️🐞 Fix: Custom and system field values not displayed correctly in slack message template

Resolved an issue where custom fields and system fields like Priority were not rendering their values correctly in Slack message template.The system now properly fetches and substitutes the correct values for both custom and default Jira fields in Slack notifications.

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📁 Improved Space Selector

We've rolled out new improvements to make selecting Confluence pages smoother and smarter: 🔍 Advanced space selection:

• Easily browse the list of spaces along with their keys in the dropdown.
• Search smarter – Look up spaces using either the Space Name or Space Key.

✨ These updates are designed to save you time and boost productivity!

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🚀 Introducing version history for templates! 📜✨

We're excited to introduce Version history for all HTML-type templates (PDF, MS Word, Email, Release Page Notification, and HTML) and JSON templates! 🎉 🔍 Track changes – See who made updates and when they were made. Easily compare past versions to understand what changed.
🕒 Access history – Click the history icon to view past versions effortlessly.
🔄 Stay in control – Keep a record of modifications and ensure accuracy.

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Implementing MS Word template with more robust editing options📝

We’re upgrading the MS Word template by implementing more robust editing options. 🚀 Enhancements include headers, footers, title and end pages, page settings, and TOC macro. 📄 Try the new features for a more powerful Word template experience! 🔥

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📩 Send emails with multiple attachments in a single email

📑 Multi-attachment support: Users can now attach multiple files of each type (📄 PDF, 📝 MS Word, 🌐 HTML, 📊 MS PowerPoint, ✍️ Markdown, and 📜 JSON) within a single email rule action. This allows them to select multiple templates of the same type when sending automated emails to their stakeholders, ensuring greater flexibility and efficiency. 🚀

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Custom variables now supported in AI rule action ! ✨

You can now use custom variables in JQL for AI rule actions. This lets you pinpoint exact issues by matching values to specific Jira fields, just like in your templates.

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📢 Exciting update: ARNR now supporting Jira 10! 🚀

Automated Release Notes & Reports is now fully compatible with Jira 10!💡 Enjoy seamless integration, improved performance, and enhanced stability for effortless release note generation. Upgrade now to stay ahead and streamline your workflows!🔄

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New Template in the Gallery – Bug Tracking and Resolution Report 🐞

Say hello to the Bug Tracking and Resolution Report template! This powerful addition to the template gallery gives you a clear picture of bug activity, resolution times, and severity distribution of past 30 days. What’s inside?

• Overview of bug stats: Get metrics like bug count, severity distribution, and current statuses.
• Visual insights: A bar chart for bug priority and count for quick data interpretation.
• Summary table: View critical bug details (key, priority, assignee, and resolution) in a compact table format.
• Template available in 3 types - PDF, Email and MS PowerPoint

Keep your projects on track and squash bugs faster with this new reporting template! 🚀

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Performance improvements ⬆️

We've optimized how rule actions and their attachment templates are stored for enhanced performance.

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Introducing new 'Grid layout' in the JQL sections ! 🗂️

Check out the new Grid layout in JQL sections! It lets you display Jira issues as stylish cards in 2, 3, or 4 columns. Plus, there's a fresh template in the gallery: ITSM Weekly Major Incident Report. Give it a spin!

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Seamless Import/Export for Templates 🎉

We’ve introduced a new Import/Export Data feature in Automated Release Notes & Reports! Admins can now seamlessly migrate templates between Cloud and Data Center or vice versa. This feature includes an intuitive interface for importing/exporting templates, detailed action logs for tracking status, and robust error handling to ensure smooth operations. Enhance your migration process and take control of your templates effortlessly! 🎉

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✨ Introducing the new "Spotlight Issue" mode for enhanced template customization 🚀

🎉 We’re excited to announce the re-release of the Single-Issue Templates feature! After addressing a technical issue that required a temporary rollback, we’ve resolved the problem and are rolling out the feature again. 🛠️ With Single-Issue Templates, users can easily create detailed, customized templates for consistent, accurate, and efficient reporting. This enhancement saves time ⏳, improves precision 🎯, and ensures smoother issue management tailored to your workflow. 🚀 Thank you for your patience, we’re confident this update will significantly enhance your experience! 🙌

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Bug fix: Confluence spaces not listed in rule action🚀

When selecting a Confluence space in a rule action, the spaces were not listed in the dropdown.✅Spaces now load correctly for the selected instance.

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Fix for page ID search in Confluence new editor actions 🔍📄

We have resolved an issue where users were unable to find results when searching or copy-pasting page IDs in Confluence rule actions. ✅ This fix ensures that page ID searches now return accurate results as expected. 🚀

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Bug fix: Image attachments in Wiki renderer fields🚀

Images attached via the attachments dropdown in a wiki renderer field were breaking when published on Confluence DC, while images uploaded via the browse button worked fine.Fix:✅Images now display correctly in Confluence.
✅Both uploaded and existing attachments work seamlessly.

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