Settings

Before using the review features, you must configure the plugin for your project.

Basic Setup

Navigate to the Settings tab in the Reviews for Jira interface.

Required Configurations:

Issue Type for Reviews

• Select the Jira issue type that will represent review requests

• This could be a custom "Code Review" issue type or use existing types like "Task"

Issue Type for Reviewers

• Choose the issue type for individual reviewer assignments

• Often a subtask or sub-issue type works well

• These issues track individual reviewer progress

Link Type for Requirements

• Select how reviews will be linked to requirements or stories

• Common choices: "Relates to", "Tests", or custom link types

• This connects review requests to the original development work

Default Review Description

• Set a template description that appears in new review requests

• Include standard review criteria, checklists, or guidelines

Custom Fields Configuration

Review Fields

Configure which fields appear on review request forms:

- Summary: Review title/name

- Description: Detailed review requirements

- Priority: Review urgency level

- Due Date: Review deadline

- Custom Fields: Any project-specific review criteria

Reviewer Fields

Configure fields for individual reviewer assignments.