How to export readable Jira worklog entries for review
A worklog export helps organize reported time by issue, person and entry. Its usefulness depends on keeping duration units and the meaning of each date clear.
Start with the right material.
- What you provide
- selected readable worklog entries from one Jira issue.
- The intended result
- Selected readable worklog entries with units.
How the workflow works.
Preserve the worklog's stated duration and distinguish time worked from the date the entry was recorded. Keep issue references with each row and note missing details rather than filling them from task estimates.
What to check in the result.
Reconcile the entries with the selected source and check any totals deterministically. Worklog records are reported activity; they are not automatically billable time or a measure of productivity.
Import the CSV with a consistent delimiter and inspect text identifiers, dates and amounts before using spreadsheet totals. Keep the original file available while checking any automatic type conversion.
Learn from the worked example.
The downloadable CSV example uses these columns: Issue, Author, Started, Time spent, Note. Compare a complete record with the source before sorting, combining or importing your own output.
The supplied example is illustrative. It is not a recorded run on your data.
Download the example ↓Use it with your own material.
- Open the source you want to work with and activate WebAct on that tab.
- Copy the task from the hero, add any required fields or preferences, and review the proposed actions.
- Compare the first result with your source. Ask for a specific correction or refinement where needed.