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Work item Network outputs relationships between multiple work items without relying on a single source item.

It builds a network from a filtered scope of work items, revealing how work items interact and connect across teams or projects. This model helps uncover hidden interactions, identify potential bottlenecks, and provides a broad, context-aware view of dependencies.

The outcome provides a network map that tells teams a comprehensive perspective on how work items relate to each other, supporting planning, coordination, and overall analysis.

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How to open Work item Network

You can access Work item Network in three ways:

1. From the Visual Dependencies app Navigate to Apps → Visual Dependencies and select Work Item Network. ###screenshot###
2. From Jira filters ****Navigate Jira Filters → Apps → Visual Dependencies to launch the network map for a filtered set of work items.

1. From Board Go Board → Click More in the top right corner → Visual Dependencies to launch the network map based on work items related to a particular space.

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When Work item Network is opened from Jira filters or boards, the dependency map is generated using the prefilled filter scope. However, you can modify the filters at any time to update the network and explore dependencies across a different scope of work items.

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Map Setup

Once the page is open, you can refine the dependency map using:

• Filtering (basic or JQL)
• Manage links
• Color coding
• Drag&Drop cards to achieve the expected layout there

These controls are described in detail in their respective documentation sections.

Detect Source from Network

Switch from Network to a source-based model. After the network map is generated, you can select any work item and set it as the source.

Once selected, Visual Dependencies automatically redirects to the Work Item Dependencies model and rebuilds the map with the chosen work item (as the current source). This lets you seamlessly move from a broad, network-level view to a focused one.