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APFJ - July 2025

APFJ - July 2025

Summary

In this release, we introduced a new setting for default comment visibility when using Jira notifications, expanded delegation support, and laid the groundwork for a future Forge-based UI with a modernized layout. We also fixed multiple issues affecting filters, email actions, delegation editing, and UI responsiveness.

New Features

Default comment visibility for Jira notifications NEW

You can now set the default visibility of comments (Public or Internal) when the notification mechanism is set to Jira notifications.

  • The default is Public, but this can be set to Internal per approval definition

  • Behavior is configurable per definition and overridable in issue-level parameterization

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Improvements

Improved delegation support and visibility IMPROVED

  • Delegations now fully support the Group and Vote steps

  • Delegated approvals are visible in the Approvals list

Forge UI migration: new header and sidebar layout IMPROVED

We’ve prepared a React-based proof of concept for migrating the app UI to a future Atlassian Forge app.

  • Built using Atlassian Design System components

  • Designed for consistency with the Atlassian Cloud interface

  • Implements foundational elements like global and user preferences views

  • Includes a new left-side navigation menu with responsive behavior

Bug Fixes

Internal users redirected incorrectly from quick-action emails FIXED

Fixed an issue where internal users clicking “Approve” or “Reject” in call-to-action emails were redirected to the external user dashboard instead of Jira. Internal users are now routed directly to Jira, and their decisions are properly recorded.

Admins unable to save filters FIXED

We had an issue where admins couldn’t save filters. Now, filters can be saved as expected.

Global Admins blocked from creating definitions at the project level FIXED

Resolved an issue where the Create button was missing in the Project View > Definitions tab when the “Project page Jira Permission Scheme” was enabled.

Groups removed from Delegations when editing FIXED

Editing an existing Delegation no longer removes previously assigned groups.

Action submitted without comment, even when required FIXED

Resolved an issue where users could approve/reject directly from email without entering a required comment, violating the approval definition settings.

Delegate Details button issues in different browsers FIXED

The Delegate Details button failed to open or displayed an empty/cut-off screen. Now behaves correctly across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

Fixed 'Expression’ field in Conditions tab FIXED

The Expression input field in Conditions is no longer squashed when creating or editing. It resizes correctly without needing manual adjustment.

Clickable area of buttons shrinks in narrow views FIXED

The Archive and Delete buttons for completed approvals are now fully clickable even when the widget is narrow.

Fixed UI misalignment in specific widget widths FIXED

We have fixed a layout issue where the Filter results and Manage approvals buttons became misaligned at certain widget widths.