tabs & nomnoml UML diagrams for Jira

Add UML-style Nomnoml diagrams and text inside tabs on Jira issues and projects. Organize structured documentation with clarity and control.

Add Diagram-Driven Tabs to Jira Issues with Tabs & Nomnoml

Tabs & Nomnoml for Jira allows teams to visualize structure, logic, and flows directly inside Jira. Each tab supports text content and Nomnoml syntax to build lightweight UML-style diagrams — perfect for project planning, architecture, or documentation.

Why Use Tabs and Nomnoml Diagrams in Jira

  • Diagram-First Thinking: Illustrate relationships, states, or processes with simple markup-based diagrams.
  • Organized Content: Keep diagrams and notes grouped in tabs for better readability and focus.
  • Reusability: Copy complete tab sets across tasks or projects to maintain consistency.
  • Easy Reordering: Update tab order quickly with drag-and-drop support.

Key Features

Custom Tabs with Mixed Content

  • Add structured tabs on Jira issues or project pages
  • Insert descriptive notes or Nomnoml diagram definitions in each tab
  • Reorder tabs visually without extra configuration

Built-in Nomnoml Renderer

Use simple Nomnoml syntax to create class diagrams, flowcharts, or state machines:

[<start>start] -> [<state>plunder] -> [<choice>more loot] -> [start]
[more loot] no ->[<end>e]

[Pirate|
  [beard]--[parrot]
  [beard]-:>[foul mouth]
]

[<table>mischief| bawl | sing || yell | drink ]

[<abstract>Marauder]<:--[Pirate]
[Pirate] - 0..7[mischief]
[<actor id=sailor>Jolly;Sailor]
[sailor]->[Pirate]
[sailor]->[rum]
[Pirate]-> *[rum|tastiness: Int|swig()]
  • Diagrams render automatically without external tools
  • Supports multiple UML-style notations and modifiers

Clone and Repurpose Layouts

  • Copy entire tabbed structures into new issues or epics
  • Ideal for repeating documentation patterns or team-wide templates

Streamlined Editing Experience

  • Real-time diagram rendering as you write
  • Designed for both technical and non-technical users

Use Cases

  • Software Architects: Illustrate components, classes, and interactions
  • Project Managers: Visualize workflows, roles, and ownership structures
  • QA Teams: Document state machines, flows, or edge-case paths
  • Technical Writers: Create readable, structured documentation embedded in Jira

What Makes It Stand Out

Fast Visual Modeling
Create diagrams on the fly using Nomnoml syntax — perfect for dynamic teams.

Organized Information Architecture
Segment and label diagrams and descriptions in custom tabs.

Layout Reuse Across Teams
Duplicate content structures between issues, epics, and projects to save time.

Zero Context Switching
Build and view diagrams inside Jira without relying on external apps.

How It Works

  1. Install the app from the Atlassian Marketplace
  2. Open any Jira issue or project page
  3. Create tabs with written notes or Nomnoml diagram code
  4. Reorder tabs with intuitive drag-and-drop
  5. Clone tab groups to other issues or templates

Try Tabs & Nomnoml for Jira Today

If you want to combine lightweight UML diagrams with structured text documentation inside Jira, Tabs & Nomnoml for Jira gives you the tools to do it all without leaving the platform.