Forge migration
What is Forge migration?
As you may know, Atlassian has mandated the migration of all apps from Connect to Forge. This requirement is the primary driver behind the changes we are implementing. This marks the first of many updates as we migrate all UpRaise app modules to Forge.
These changes will be completely transparent to end-users. You should notice no difference in how the app behaves. Behind the scenes, however, the backend will progressively transition from Amoeboids’ infrastructure to Atlassian’s server and database platform. This shift ensures that UpRaise apps meet Atlassian’s security, data residency, and performance requirements through the Forge platform.
From a customer’s perspective, one of the most important benefits of the changes in this update is that your app data will now reside fully within Atlassian’s infrastructure, alongside Jira and other Atlassian products. This ensures stronger security, improved compliance, and alignment with Atlassian’s cloud standards.
Looking ahead, Atlassian has indicated that the ability to choose your data residency location for app data will become possible. This will give customers greater flexibility and control over where their information is stored.
Migration to Forge is an elaborate activity that our team is actively working on, and we will continue to keep you updated as we make progress.
We hope this provides clarity on why these changes are happening and the benefits you can expect. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to Service desk, we’ll be happy to help.
Release log
In this section, we will maintain all the updates of the forge migration as we progress further
Release date - Sep 4, 2025
UpRaise UI Now Available in Forge App – Key Updates
The UpRaise app’s familiar user interface is now available in the Forge version, ensuring a consistent experience across platforms.
A dedicated build process was set up for the Forge app. Developers use a special command to prepare the UI for Forge.
A new main page (index.html) was created for the Forge app, with adjustments to work smoothly in this environment.
Technical updates were made to ensure the app’s structure and scripts are compatible with Forge.
Existing Connect APIs can now be used in the Forge app, allowing for seamless integration of features.
The app’s backend logic was improved to work across both Forge and other platforms, making future updates easier.
Translation support was fixed, so the app works correctly in different languages during development.
Local development and testing are now easier with Forge tunnel integration, allowing developers to preview changes quickly.
A new helper library (ApForge.js) was created to handle requests in the Forge version of Jira.
Authentication and user access checks were updated to match Forge’s requirements, ensuring secure access to features.
Metadata handling in the app was improved, making it easier to manage user information and other details.
The app’s entry page was updated to display the correct module for each use case.
A separate controller layer was added for the Forge app to better manage app functions.
The UpRaise configuration page is now supported in Forge, allowing admins to manage settings as before.
Theme and multilingual support were added, so users can enjoy the app in their preferred style and language.
All these changes have been applied to all three UpRaise cloud apps for a unified experience.
Release date - Aug 6, 2025
In the first 'Forge' release, we updated the 'manifest' file of the app, and hence users need to manually 'update' the app. After this manual update, the app shall start to be served from 'Forge' instead of 'Connect' platform. Once you have moved their app to 'Forge', you will continue to receive 'Forge' related app updates. Some of these changes may require a manual update occasionally, depending upon the nature of the change. We will keep that information available in this release log. For this update, refer to the navigation below -
Navigation
As a Jira admin, navigate to Jira settings ( ) >> Apps >> Manage Apps >> Under User-installed apps >> Search for UpRaise app >> Expand the app section >> Click on the Update button
That’s it, just a few clicks and the app will be on Atlassian’s secure Forge platform!
Please note that this Update option is available for the existing users of the app who have installed the app before Aug 6, 2025. If you have installed the app after Aug 6, 2025, you are on the updated app by default.
Please note, if you do not perform this 'manual' update for 'manifest' change, your app shall continue to work on 'Connect' platform as it is and won't shift to 'Forge' automatically. You will only receive the regular functional changes through cloud releases, but Forge forge-related future updates won't apply to your instance.