Excalidraw for Jira: Setup and Usage Guide

Step-by-step guide to creating Excalidraw scenes and attaching them to Jira projects and issues, from first scene to a finished diagram view.

  • Install the plugin

  • In the dropdown menu “Apps,” click on the “Excalidraw” tab.

  • Click the “Create a new scene” button and create your first scene.

  • Attach the created scene to the project or project issue.

  • Go to the project page and click on the “Excalidraw” tab.

  • Edit the scene positioning for a convenient view.

  • Enjoy using our plugin on the project page.

  • You can also attach the created scenes on the project page.

  • Go to the issue page and click on the “Excalidraw” tab.

  • Click on the “Scenes” tab, select the previously created scene, and attach it.

  • Edit the scene positioning for a convenient view.

  • Enjoy using our plugin on the issue page.