Built-In Script Fields

ScriptForge provides pre-built scripted field templates for common use cases. These are ready to use without writing any code — just select a template, configure it, and add it to your screens.

Available Built-In Fields

Sub-Task Count

Returns the number of sub-tasks on the current issue.

Type: Number
Use case: Track breakdown granularity, filter issues without sub-tasks

Sub-Task Progress

Returns the percentage of sub-tasks in "Done" status.

Type: String
Output: e.g., "75% (3/4)"
Use case: At-a-glance progress for parent stories/epics

Days Since Created

Returns how many days since the issue was created.

Type: Number
Use case: Age tracking, SLA monitoring, stale issue detection

Days Until Due

Returns the number of days until the due date (negative if overdue).

Type: Number
Use case: Urgency sorting, SLA dashboards

Last Comment Date

Returns when the last comment was added.

Type: String
Output: Date string
Use case: Identify stale issues with no recent activity

Linked Issues Count

Returns the total number of issue links.

Type: Number
Use case: Dependency tracking, complexity indicators

Has Attachments

Returns whether the issue has any attachments.

Type: String
Output: "Yes" or "No"
Use case: Filter issues missing required documentation

Parent Key

Returns the parent issue key (for sub-tasks) or epic key.

Type: String
Output: e.g., "PROJ-100"
Use case: Quick navigation, reporting

Using Built-In Fields

Navigate to Apps → ScriptForge → Scripted Fields
Click Create from Template
Select a template from the list above
Optionally customize the field name and description
Save and add to your issue screens

When to Use Built-In vs Custom

Situation	Choice
Need one of the calculations listed above	Use a built-in template
Need a custom calculation or business logic	Create a custom script field
Need to combine multiple data points	Create a custom script field
Want a quick setup with no scripting	Use a built-in template