Add-ons
In the previous chapters, we have illustrated JIRA's flexibility by allowing you to add new custom fields to capture data, and created new workflows to model business processes, but it does not stop here. Another powerful feature of JIRA is its built-in plugin system.
Generally, an add-on (also known as a plugin) is a self-contained extension with a .jar or .obr file extension that can be installed into JIRA to add new functionalities or enhance existing features.
Atlassian Marketplace
Atlassian hosts add-ons on its Atlassian Marketplace website. The Marketplace hosts a rich set of add-ons from both Atlassian and third-party vendors, for all Atlassian products such as JIRA, Confluence, and Stash. From here, you will be able to search useful add-ons, read reviews on add-ons you are interested in, and download/buy add-ons directly.
Add-ons hosted on the Marketplace come in several flavors:
Free/open source: These are usually created and maintained by the community, are free to use, and...
