Tabs & BPMN Diagrams for Jira

Add BPMN diagrams and content tabs to Jira issues and project views. Model business workflows, document processes, and organize structure with ease.

Model and Document Business Workflows in Jira with Tabs & BPMN

Tabs & BPMN Diagrams for Jira empowers teams to document business processes and workflow logic directly within Jira. Add structured tabs to issues or projects, and embed BPMN 2.0 diagrams to visualize how tasks and responsibilities flow across your teams.

Why Add BPMN Diagrams to Jira Tabs

  • Clear Workflow Mapping: Define roles, actions, and handoffs visually using BPMN syntax.
  • Tab-Based Organization: Separate processes, scenarios, or documentation into labeled sections for easier navigation.
  • Reusability: Copy entire tab-and-diagram layouts to new Jira issues or templates.
  • Simple Layout Control: Rearrange tabs with intuitive drag-and-drop.

Key Features

Organized Tab Layouts

  • Add content tabs to Jira issues or project pages
  • Combine textual descriptions with diagram definitions
  • Drag and drop tabs into any order

Built-in BPMN Renderer

  • Create BPMN-compliant diagrams using simple markup or graphical input
  • Supported elements include:
    • Tasks, events, gateways, subprocesses
    • Pools, lanes, message flows, and sequence lines
  • Diagrams render inside the tab—no external tools required

Reusable Structures

  • Clone entire tab configurations across Jira tickets or epics
  • Build consistent process documentation templates

User-Friendly Interface

  • Live rendering of BPMN diagrams as you define them
  • Ideal for analysts, project managers, and cross-functional teams

Use Cases

  • Business Analysts: Model internal operations or compliance-driven flows
  • Product Managers: Describe user journeys or approval processes
  • DevOps & IT Teams: Visualize automation flows, support cycles, or escalation paths
  • Documentation Teams: Build process libraries using reusable tabbed content

Core Benefits

Accurate Process Communication
Clearly explain business logic using BPMN diagrams that match industry standards.

Improved Jira Readability
Organize long Jira issues into structured, labeled content blocks with diagram support.

Process Reusability
Build and reuse consistent process representations across departments.

In-Jira Editing
No need to switch tools — view and edit everything inside Jira's native UI.

How It Works

  1. Install the app from the Atlassian Marketplace
  2. Open a Jira issue or project page
  3. Add tabs with text or BPMN diagram definitions
  4. Use drag and drop to reorder your tab layout
  5. Clone tab groups to other tickets or templates

Get Started with BPMN in Jira

From process modeling to project documentation, Tabs & BPMN Diagrams for Jira helps teams map, organize, and share business logic directly inside Jira.