Linked Work Item Details | Dependency Governance Documentation
Linked Work Item Details documentation.
Linked Work Item Details define how linked work items are presented and managed in the Dependencies Panel.
This feature allows you to control:
- which fields are visible,
- how those fields are ordered,
- which actions are available for each linked work item.
Configuration is flexible and can be tailored per space and work type, ensuring that different teams and workflows see exactly the information they need.
Core Concept
Linked Work Item Details are based on two configuration elements:
- Field Schemes
- Work Type Field Schemes
Together, they determine:
- what information is displayed for linked work items,
- how it is structured,
- and how users can interact with links.
Interaction Model
Linked work item details support both viewing and interaction directly on the panel.
Depending on the field type, users can:
- View key information without opening the work item
- Edit selected fields inline or via modal dialogs
- Use quick actions available in tooltips
The interaction model depends on configuration, field type, and user permissions.
Field Schemes
A Field Scheme defines:
- which fields are visible for linked work items,
- the order in which they are displayed.
This allows creating reusable configurations such as:
- minimal view (e.g., Status, Assignee),
- detailed view (multiple fields),
- specialized layouts for different teams.
Field Schemes focus purely on presentation.
→ See: Field Schemes
Work Type Field Schemes
An Work Type Field Scheme defines how Field Schemes are applied:
- to specific spaces,
- and optionally to specific work types.
Each Work Type Field Scheme:
- defines a default Field Scheme
- allows overriding it per work type
This enables:
- consistent defaults across a space,
- fine-grained customization where needed.
→ See: Work Type Field Schemes
How Configuration Is Resolved
For every work item, exactly one Field Scheme is resolved:
- Check if the space has an Work Type Field Scheme assigned
- If not → default presentation applies
- If assigned:
- use work-type-specific Field Scheme (if defined)
- otherwise use the default Field Scheme
This ensures that:
- every work has a consistent layout,
- configuration remains predictable.
What Can Be Configured
Linked Work Item Details support three main areas of control:
Visible Fields
Select which fields are displayed for linked work items, such as:
- Status
- Assignee
- Priority
- Versions
- Labels
Field Ordering
Define the order in which fields appear.
This controls:
- visual hierarchy,
- readability,
- scanability in the panel.
Action Availability
Control which actions are available for linked work items:
- Removing a link
- Updating a link
This allows enforcing:
- read-only views,
- controlled editing,
- protection of critical relationships.
Where It Is Applied
All Linked Work Item Details configuration is applied in:
- Dependencies Panel
It directly affects how linked work items are displayed and how users interact with them.
Interaction with Link Control
Linked Work Items Details control:
- visibility
- interaction
They do not control:
- whether links are allowed
Link validation is handled by:
- Link Schemes
- Work Type Link Schemes
Design Goals
The feature is designed to:
- Improve readability of linked work items
- Reduce the need to open work items individually
- Provide context directly in the panel
- Enable controlled interaction with links
- Adapt to different space and team needs