Quick Start
Guide to getting started with JiraMetrics.Pro (JMP) - first launch, navigating reports, setting up filters, and your first dashboard.
Opening JMP
- Open your board in Jira.
- Click the JMP icon in the browser toolbar — or the Analyze Metrics button, if it's on the board.
- JMP opens in a new tab with your board's data.
The extension icon is the most reliable way in — it works on any board. The Analyze Metrics button may be missing on Jira Cloud boards — that's normal.
All the ways to launch JMP (including the popup with your recent boards) are described in Entry Points and Popup.
Navigation
On the left is a sidebar with three sections:
- Reports — the full list of reports; click a name to open it.
- Dashboards — your own metrics panels made of widgets.
- Settings — language, theme, and other options.
The fastest way to get around is the command palette: press ⌘K (on Windows, Ctrl+K), start typing a report or dashboard name, and press Enter.
Choosing a Report
The Reports section includes: Lead Time, Throughput, Aging Chart, CFD (Cumulative Flow Diagram), Predictability, Table View (a table of tasks), plus premium reports — Control Chart, Percentile Trend, Flow Efficiency, and WIP Run Chart.
If you're just getting started, begin with Lead Time (how long tasks take) and Throughput (how many tasks get completed per period) — the two most intuitive reports.
Setting Up Filters
Above the report is a filter bar:
- Choose the time period to analyze.
- Specify the board columns you need.
- If needed, pick specific swimlanes or quick filters.
For more on how filters shape which tasks are selected, see Data Sampling and Filtering.
Analyzing Data
Study the generated report. Pay attention to:
- General trends
- Anomalies or outliers
- Alignment with expectations and target indicators
Clicking a task in almost any report opens the Task Flow dialog — a breakdown of exactly where that task spent its time.
Taking Action Based on Data
Based on the information you gather, you can:
- Identify areas for improvement
- Spot bottlenecks in processes
- Make informed decisions on workflow optimization
Next Steps
- Explore the documentation pages for each report type — they explain how to read the charts and how the numbers are calculated.
- Build your own metrics panel out of widgets — see Getting to Know Dashboards.
Remember to regularly conduct analysis using JMP to track progress and identify new opportunities for process improvement.
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