Connect Node.js to Jira and access data

Accessing a Jira database can be fast and seamless with an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) solution. Devart ODBC Driver for Jira provides full interoperability and allows you to access live Jira data. The driver enables you to retrieve, view, and modify Jira data directly within Node.js.

Step 1. Configure an ODBC data source

Install the Devart ODBC Driver and configure an ODBC data source. Ensure the connection is established by clicking Test Connection . Next, click OK.

Configure an ODBC data source

Step 2. Prepare a connection script

In any text or source code editor, edit the index.js file by writing the script allowing a successful connection to the previously configured ODBC driver.

Prepare a connection script

Step 3. Connect to Jira

To proceed, enter node index.js in PowerShell or any other software of your choice. Finally, you can run the script that you have just configured.

Connect to the data source

How to download, install, and configure Devart ODBC Driver for Jira

  • Windows

Download the driver

Click Download in the upper-right corner of this page. Under Download for Windows, click Download next to the EXE or MSI file or—if you're not signed in—click Get Trial, sign up or sign in to your Devart account, and then click Download next to the needed file.
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Install the driver

Run the downloaded installer. Click Next and follow the instructions.

Install the driver

Start the trial period or activate the driver

If you don't have an activation key yet, select Trial; if you've already purchased a license, select Activation Key and enter your key. Then, click Next. To complete the driver installation, click Finish.

Start the trial period or activate the driver

Open ODBC Data Source Administrator

Click Start on the taskbar, type ODBC Data Sources, and select a matching result. The ODBC Data Source Administrator opens.

Open ODBC Data Source Administrator

Add a data source (DSN)

Go to the User DSN or System DSN tab and click Add. Select the driver and click Finish.

Add a data source (DSN)

Configure the data source (DSN)

On the General tab, enter a Data Source Name, Description, and other details required to connect to the data source.

Configure the data source (DSN)

Complete the configuration

Click Test Connection to make sure that all details are correct. Then, click OK to save the data source and complete the configuration.

Complete the configuration

Key Features

Cross-Platform Support

Platforms Variety

ODBC can be used with 32-bit and 64-bit applications on both x32 and x64 platforms

Performance Features

Performance Features

  • Connection pooling
  • Batch updates
  • Prepared statements
Unicode Support

Unicode Support

Full Unicode compliance for all character sets

Security Features

Security Features

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Custom certificate support
Connection Speed

Connection Speed

  • Direct TCP/IP connection
  • Optimized data transmission
Simple Deployment

Simple Deployment

  • Single driver installation, no additional components
  • Support for all Jira versions

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