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Forge App Development

I build custom Forge apps for Jira and Confluence using a unique agentic development flow. Working solutions in hours, final apps in weeks.

  • Custom Forge apps tailored to your workflows
  • AI-powered agentic flow for rapid development
  • Partnership-ready architecture and code quality

The Beautiful Trick: An Agentic Flow I Built Myself

Here's the thing—I didn't just learn Forge. I built my own agentic development flow that makes building Forge apps incredibly fast and consistently well-architected.

While most developers are still writing boilerplate code and debugging basic configurations, my agentic flow handles the heavy lifting. It sets up the project structure, configures modules, handles permissions, and generates clean, maintainable code—all in minutes instead of hours.

This isn't about using AI to generate random code. It's about using AI agents in a structured, reliable workflow that I've refined over years of Forge development. The result? Working prototypes in less than 4 hours, production-ready apps in weeks.

What makes it different?

The flow is deterministic and repeatable. Every project gets the same quality foundation, with customizations built on top of battle-tested patterns. No spaghetti code, no tech debt accumulation—just solid architecture every time.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Working Solution: < 4 Hours

From zero to a functioning prototype you can test and iterate on

Final App: < 2 Weeks

Production-ready deployment, depending on complexity

5x Work in 1/10th the Time

With AI augmentation, I deliver exceptional results with rapid turnaround

*The actual volume of work depends on the project scope and complexity. Some apps take days, others take weeks—but all follow the same rapid, quality-focused workflow.

Not a Seasoned Veteran—Just a Developer Who Learned Forge 5 Years Ago

Let me be clear: I'm not one of those developers who's been building Atlassian apps since the Stone Age. I started with Forge 5 years ago, back when it was still new and the docs were sparse.

Before Forge, I was a "run of the mill" developer. Building web apps, APIs, typical software engineering stuff. Then I discovered Forge and realized something powerful: Atlassian's cloud platform needed developers who could ship apps quickly and reliably.

The age of AI changed everything for me. Instead of just being faster at writing code, I rethought the entire development process. I built tools, flows, and systems that leverage AI not just for code generation, but for architectural decisions, testing strategies, and deployment workflows.

Why this matters for you

You're not hiring someone who's "seen it all" and relies on outdated patterns. You're hiring someone who's constantly experimenting, optimizing, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Forge and AI. The result? Modern, scalable, maintainable apps built with the latest techniques.

My Promise to You

  • Speed: Working solutions in hours, not days
  • Quality: Clean, well-architected code that follows best practices
  • Transparency: No black boxes—you'll understand how everything works
  • Partnership: You get the code, the knowledge, and ongoing support
  • Results: Apps that solve real problems and deliver actual value

Proven Results in Production

Don't just take my word for it. Here's an example of what's possible when this approach is applied to real-world problems.

CogniRunner

Forge App for Jira

An AI-powered Forge app that adds validators and conditions to Jira workflow transitions. Evaluate field content with custom prompts, detect duplicates via agentic JQL search, and analyze attachments including images—all powered by OpenAI.

  • AI field validation with custom prompts
  • Duplicate detection via agentic JQL search
  • Attachment analysis including image understanding
  • Works on company-managed and team-managed Jira
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Project Highlights

AI-Powered Workflows

Leveraging OpenAI to bring intelligent validation and automation directly into Jira workflow transitions.

Available on Marketplace

Publicly listed and available for installation on any Jira Cloud instance.

Open Source

Licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later, with full source code available for transparency and community contribution.

“This is the kind of result you can expect when you work with me—apps that solve real problems, built quickly, and deployed to production without drama.”

What I Build

Custom Forge apps that extend Jira and Confluence in ways the marketplace can't match.

Custom UI Apps

Full-featured apps with custom user interfaces built with React and Forge's Custom UI framework.

Issue & Page Panels

Contextual panels that display data, provide actions, or integrate external systems directly in Jira issues or Confluence pages.

Workflow Automations

Automated workflows that trigger actions based on events, such as issue transitions, page updates, or scheduled tasks.

Custom Fields

Specialized field types that store and display custom data, with validation, search, and filtering capabilities.

Admin Pages

Configuration pages for app settings, user preferences, and administrative controls with clean, intuitive interfaces.

Integrations

Deep integrations with external systems, APIs, and services that extend the capabilities of your Atlassian tools.

Ready to Build Your Forge App?

Whether it's migrations, Forge app development, or practical AI guidance, I'm here to help. The best way to start is by asking in community.

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