Frequently Asked Questions — Dependency Manager & Map for Jira (Links & Blockers)
Common questions about Dependency Manager & Map for Jira – Links & Blockers — Divim's Forge app for mapping and managing cross-project dependencies in Jira Cloud.
What is Dependency Manager & Map for Jira?
It's a Jira Cloud app for managing dependencies between work items. You link issues by drag-and-drop or visually on a map, see cross-project dependencies at a glance, and surface blockers and risks — so you know what blocks what across your projects and releases before a release date is at stake.
How do I create and manage dependencies?
You can link work items by dragging and dropping them or by connecting them visually on the dependency map. Links can be created and removed directly on the canvas, making it fast to model how work actually depends on other work — including across different projects.
Does it show dependencies across projects?
Yes. The map visualizes cross-project dependencies, so dependencies that span teams or projects are visible in one place instead of being buried in individual issues.
How does it help me find risks and blockers?
The app surfaces blockers and at-risk items so you can see what's holding up delivery. By making the chain of dependencies visible, it helps delivery leads and release managers spot the work that most threatens a release and act on it early.
Can it show the critical path?
Yes. The app helps you identify the critical path — the chain of dependent work that determines the minimum time to delivery — so you can focus attention on the items that actually drive your timeline.
Who is this app for?
It's built for delivery leads, release managers, RTEs, and program managers who coordinate work across multiple teams or projects and need a clear, visual picture of dependencies and blockers.
Is my data secure, and where is it stored?
The app is built on Atlassian Forge ("Runs on Atlassian"), so your dependency data is stored and processed inside your own Atlassian tenant — nothing leaves Atlassian, and the app inherits Atlassian's encryption and tenant-isolation posture. See the security and privacy documentation for details.
What do I need to install it, and how do I get started?
You need a Jira Cloud site. Install from the Atlassian Marketplace, open the dependency map, and start linking work items by drag-and-drop to model and visualize your dependencies right away.
How much does it cost — is there a free trial?
Yes, there's a free trial through the Atlassian Marketplace, and it's free for small teams under Atlassian's standard small-team pricing. Beyond that it's a paid Marketplace app billed through your Atlassian account. Check current pricing on the Marketplace listing.
How do I get support?
Reach the team through the Divim support portal or email support@divim.io. A full User Guide is available in this documentation site.
Dependency Manager & Map for Jira – Links & Blockers is built by Divim, an Atlassian Marketplace Partner since 2018. View the app on the Atlassian Marketplace.