How To Migrate Trello To Jira

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If you are thinking about switching from Trello to Jira, then this is the appropriate place for you. Trello is a great tool for basic and uncomplicated task management, but if you require more advanced project management capabilities, Jira may be a more suitable option. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps of transferring your Trello information to Jira.

Preparation

Before you start with the migration process, you need to ensure that your Jira instance is ready. You may want to configure your workflows, issue types, fields, and other settings in Jira before importing data.

Exporting Data from Trello

The first step in migrating from Trello to Jira is to export your Trello data. Trello allows you to export data in JSON format. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the board you want to export.
  2. In the board menu, click on More and then Print and Export.
  3. From the Export menu, select Export as JSON.
  4. Save the JSON file to your local system.

Converting Trello Data into Jira Import Format

Unfortunately, Jira does not support direct import of Trello’s JSON data. Instead, you’ll need to convert your Trello data into a format that Jira can import, such as CSV. You can use a Python script to accomplish this.

Here is a simple script which reads a Trello JSON file and writes out equivalent information in CSV format. 

        import json
        import csv

        with open('trello_data.json', 'r') as f:
            data = json.load(f)

        with open('jira_data.csv', 'w', newline='') as f:
            writer = csv.writer(f)
            writer.writerow(['Title', 'Description', 'Label'])
            for card in data['cards']:
                title = card['name']
                description = card['desc']
                labels = ', '.join([label['name'] for label in card['labels']])
                writer.writerow([title, description, labels])

Importing Data into Jira

Once you have your data in CSV format, you can import it into Jira using the External System Import tool. Make sure you have administrator privileges before starting this process.

  1. In Jira, go to System under Jira settings.
  2. Click on External System Import under IMPORT AND EXPORT.
  3. Select CSV and follow the instructions to import your data.

Migrating from Trello to Jira can seem daunting, but with proper preparation and understanding of both systems, it can be a straightforward process. Remember, the key is to ensure that the data maps correctly from Trello to Jira. This requires a good understanding of your team’s workflow and how it will translate into a new system.

Happy migrating!