Getting started with Power Suite Apps for Jira

Power Suite for Jira is powered by three key components that work together to extend Jira's functionality through scripting and customization. The SIL Engine, Simple Issue Language (SIL), and SIL Manager provide a framework for creating custom automations, business rules, and workflows with minimal programming knowledge.

Core components

The SIL Engine

The SIL Engine is the core technology that powers Appfire's entire Power Suite of applications for Atlassian products. It provides a robust, flexible framework for creating customized business rules, workflows, and automations without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

The engine contains the Simple Issue Language (SIL) and some of the basic tools used to work with the language like the SIL Manager.

On this page: 1 Core components 2 What to do next In this section: SIL Engine Power Suite apps configuration guides How to work with the SIL Manager Administration tools for Power Suite apps

On this page: 1 Core components 2 What to do next In this section: SIL Engine Power Suite apps configuration guides How to work with the SIL Manager Administration tools for Power Suite apps

Simple Issue Language (SIL)

SIL is a scripting language initially developed for Atlassian products that can operate independently of Jira. Its design focuses on simplifying complex system interactions by providing a clean, straightforward approach to scripting and customization.

The language includes a specialized Jira interpreter that handles system-specific operations, along with a context system for efficient variable management. By offering a comprehensive function library, SIL enables developers to write more focused and efficient code with less overhead.

The SIL Manager

The SIL Manager is a scripting console where you write, modify, organize, test/debug, and execute your scripts. The editor provides fundamental text editing capabilities, including syntax highlighting, autocomplete suggestions, and source file management across all defined trees. You can also execute scripts and monitor instance logs directly from the SIL Manager interface.

While the SIL Manager is primarily designed for script editing, it also supports editing of a wide range of file types beyond just scripts.

What to do next

Get started with the Power Suite apps:

Download Power Scripts for Jira to begin creating custom scripts.
Explore other Power Suite applications to find solutions for your specific needs.

Review the documentation:

Learn more about Simple Issue Language (SIL).
See basic script examples, tutorials, and recipes.
Access the SIL Functions library.

Plan your migration strategy:

If moving from DC to Cloud, review our Migration resources.