At Team ’24 Europe, we had the exciting opportunity to connect with a diverse group of customers and hear more about their favorite Atlassian Marketplace apps. The nine apps listed below consistently emerged as favorites, regardless of the diverse roles and industries represented. Read on to learn more about which apps our customers can’t live without!
Enhance HR Efficiency with Vacation Manager + Tempo
During our recent conference discussions, the topic of Marketplace apps for HR tasks emerged frequently. A CIO we interviewed highlighted the critical need for efficient tracking of employee time off, illnesses, and vacations. Instead of developing a complex in-house solution, they successfully implemented Vacation Manager for Jira. This app simplifies the management of employee vacations by allowing organizations to preconfigure vacation types and provide transparency regarding available vacation days. It seamlessly integrates vacation requests into Jira, treating them like any other Jira issue. This integration ensures a familiar and streamlined process for users.
Moreover, Vacation Manager for Jira integrates effectively with Timesheets by Tempo, bridging the gap between time management and vacation tracking. This synergy enhances overall HR efficiency by consolidating time tracking and leave management into a cohesive system. For organizations seeking to optimize HR processes, leveraging marketplace apps like Vacation Manager for Jira can offer significant benefits. These tools not only simplify administrative tasks but also enhance transparency and user experience, making them a valuable addition to any HR toolkit.
How this digital payments platform maximizes productivity with Tempo + ScriptRunner
Timesheets by Tempo came up several times in our conversations, prompting a deeper dive into its features and benefits. This Jira administrator at a digital payments platform leverages Timesheets by Tempo to meticulously track time spent across projects by internal teams. This includes managing the various tickets and understanding the requirements necessary to address them.
This scenario is just one example of how Tempo is utilized daily. The tool also offers robust, customized reporting features, enabling better forecasting through historical data analysis. Many organizations using this app report enhanced productivity, as it allows them to concentrate on high-impact tasks.
Over the years, ScriptRunner for Jira has established itself as a highly popular and reliable automation tool, often referred to as the “Swiss army knife” of apps. It addresses a wide range of organizational needs through its diverse automation capabilities. This versatile tool empowers Jira technical leads like this to implement various automations, enhancing their Jira instances with custom workflows tailored to specific requirements.
In their HR department, for example, ScriptRunner streamlines processes by automating the approval workflow. When an asset application is submitted, it automatically routes to multiple approvers, eliminating the need for the issue owner to manually push requests to each approver. This automation not only reduces manual effort but also creates a more efficient decision-making process across teams.
By leveraging ScriptRunner, organizations can significantly enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and focus on strategic initiatives rather than repetitive tasks. With pre-built templates, an assisted coding experience and top of the line support, theres a reason this cloud app has 3.7/4 stars from 750+ reviews!
Marketplace marvels: Rodney and Dave’s top app picks
Rodney, from The Jira Life and Dave, Atlassian Community Leader were brimming with enthusiasm when discussing their favorite Marketplace apps. While we explored a variety of apps off the record, they highlighted a few standouts for the camera.
Markdown Macro by Modus Create was at the forefront for Dave. This app streamlines the process of embedding various text sources into Confluence by providing a macro that allows easy copying and pasting of HTML, PlantUML, LaTeX, and more. It enables users to maintain all context within a single Confluence screen, enhancing functionality without the need to reference multiple external links.
Revyz Data Manager for Jira was another notable mention. Although Revyz has developed and supports multiple apps in the Marketplace, this app is particularly favored by Jira admins. It automates Jira Cloud backups, safeguarding your Atlassian cloud site. With this app, there’s no need to worry about recovering Jira issues or attachments that might be accidentally deleted—a common concern for many users.
Projectrak from Deiser was highlighted by Rodney and a Project Manager in the car interiors manufacturing industry. This app has received numerous positive reviews from diverse teams. Its goal to simplify cross-team collaboration and provide streamlined views of work has been successful, boasting an average rating of 3.6/4 stars and over 1,700 active installations. Deiser describes Projectrak as the project management solution for Jira, offering features like the Project Navigator for managing multiple project-level details, automated calculations for uncovering project insights, and Jira project reporting with customizable dashboards for stunning visuals.
Transform Your Task Handling with HeroCoders’ Checklists for Jira
An Information & Communication Technology Specialist from an environmental conservation agency has praised Checklists for Jira (Pro) by HeroCoders for its ability to simplify task management. Instead of juggling hundreds of individual tasks, this app allows users to resolve multiple issues simultaneously. While it offers quick setup with out-of-the-box settings, the real power lies in its extensive customization options. Checklists for Jira features “smart” capabilities triggered by user mentions, due dates, hyperlinks, and even emojis. Users can also create checklist templates to mirror common processes or workflows. For those seeking even more efficiency, the app supports automation, enabling a fully tailored experience for unique team needs.
Harnessing Atlassian Marketplace and Enhanced Collaboration with Microsoft 365 for Jira
The head of digital transformation at this building equipment service provider expressed a heartfelt and genuine appreciation for the Atlassian Marketplace. He emphasized how it simplifies the process of finding solutions for features that cannot be natively configured with Atlassian products. The ease of installing apps and trying them out free for 30 days allows teams to determine their effectiveness in enhancing processes.
His favorite app, Microsoft 365 for Jira by Yasoon, stands out for enabling service agents to chat directly in Microsoft Teams without leaving the issue or relevant windows. This functionality significantly aids his teams in solving problems more efficiently by reducing context switching. With this robust integration of Microsoft 365 and Jira, users can seamlessly incorporate Microsoft 365 functionalities into Jira. This includes viewing Outlook email content in Jira, initiating Microsoft Teams chats or channel conversations, scheduling meetings effortlessly, and integrating calendars into Jira. For those utilizing these tools, this app is an essential addition to maintain streamlined workflows within a single screen view.
🎬 That’s a wrap! The apps highlighted here represent just a fraction of what you can find in the Atlassian Marketplace. A range of apps catering to various teams are at your fingertips when you visit the Marketplace. If you haven’t explored the new experience yet, we encourage you to take a look!