Find Jira issues faster with this shortcut

Before

You’re at work, someone asks you open some random Jira issue. This is how it usually goes:

If you do this many times a day, it feels like running with flip-flops. Especially if you work on multiple Jira projects.

After

This is how I do it:

Everyone I’ve shown this trick has been astonished.

My dearest ex-colleagues consider it "(one of) my greatest contributions to team productivity, if not the greatest".

Configuration

1. Open Google Chrome

2. Go to Settings > Search engine > Manage search engines

3. Click “Add”

4. Fill out the form like this:

1. Click “Add” to save

Usage

1. Open a new tab

2. Type in your project key

3. Press either SPACE or TAB

4. Type in your issue number

5. Press ENTER

Now you’re running with sneakers!