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GitLab Listener for Jira
Connects GitLab repository activity with Jira Cloud issues and supports creating branches and merge requests from Jira.
Mage SoftwareFreemium
Merge Better
by 2nfactorial-MergeBetterAtlassianFree
Apply JQL-based merge policies in Jira to validate GitHub pull requests through GitHub Actions.
PRICINGFree
DEPLOYMENTCloud
CATEGORYSoftware development
UPDATED ON MARKETPLACE
What it does
MergeBetter lets Jira administrators define merge policies with JQL rules and attach them to branch patterns. When a developer opens a GitHub pull request, a GitHub Actions workflow checks the linked Jira issue against the policy. A merge is blocked when the issue does not meet the required criteria, with a rejection message explaining the reason. Policies can be enabled or disabled from a Jira dashboard, and the editor validates JQL queries.
Key capabilities
from the Atlassian Marketplace listingJQL merge policies
Defines merge rules using JQL conditions applied to linked Jira issues.
Branch pattern matching
Applies different policies to specified branch patterns and target branches.
GitHub Actions integration
Runs as a GitHub Actions workflow step when a pull request is opened.
Multiple project policies
Allows multiple policies per project with independent enable and disable controls.
Custom rejection messages
Displays a configured message explaining what must change when a merge is blocked.
JQL validation
Checks JQL queries inside the policy editor before they are used.
Policy dashboard
Shows configured policies with their names, rule counts, and current status.
Forge deployment
Runs on Atlassian Forge without storing credentials or using external servers.
Use cases
- Block a pull request when its Jira issue remains in the "In Progress" status.
- Require a fix version on a Jira issue before code can be merged.
- Apply separate merge requirements to main and release branches.
Who it's for
Jira administrators and developers working with GitHub pull requests.
How it compares
MergeBetter is free and cloud-only, while GitLab Listener for Jira is freemium and cloud-only, and Create GitHub Branches from Jira is freemium with cloud and server deployment. MergeBetter and Korekt AI for Jira both are free, cloud deployments updated in Mar 2026. AWS CodeCommit Git Listener for Jira and Azure Git Listener for Jira are paid cloud deployments, updated in Jun 2026 and Jul 2026 respectively.
| Name | Pricing | Deployment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| this plugin | Free | Cloud | |
| GitLab Listener for Jira | Freemium | Cloud | |
| Create GitHub Branches from Jira | Freemium | Cloud · Server | |
| Korekt AI for Jira | Not in catalog | ||
| AWS CodeCommit Git Listener for Jira | Not in catalog | ||
| Azure Git Listener for Jira | Paid | Cloud | |
In the catalog
534 plugins in Jira · Software development
Price distribution: 254 free, 117 freemium, 163 paid
Pricing & deployment
Platform
Atlassian
Product
Jira
Deployment
Cloud
Pricing
Free
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What the vendor says
«Define merge policies using JQL rules. Attach them to specific branch patterns. When a developer opens a pull request, a GitHub Actions workflow calls MergeBetter to validate the linked Jira issue against your policy. If the issue doesn't meet the criteria — the merge is blocked, with a clear message explaining why …»
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2nfactorial-MergeBetter
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