[JENKINS-20292] Option to specify an else-block

When using the conditional buildstep plugin to build an if-else structure, you have to configure the same condition two times.

Example: execute step x if strings match, execute step y else

You will have to wrap step x into a strings-match-condition and wrap step y into a not(string-match)-condition.

It would be much nicer to be able to add an else-block to do something like this:

Run if strings match: string1, string2

--> step x

else

--> step y

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Originally reported by wolterhis, imported from: Option to specify an else-block

• assignee: domi
  
• status: Open
  
• priority: Minor
  
• component(s): conditional-buildstep-plugin
  
• resolution: Unresolved
  
• votes: 20
  
• watchers: 20
  
• imported: 20260107-133739
  

Raw content of original issue

When using the conditional buildstep plugin to build an if-else structure, you have to configure the same condition two times.


Example: execute step x if strings match, execute step y else


You will have to wrap step x into a strings-match-condition and wrap step y into a not(string-match)-condition.


It would be much nicer to be able to add an else-block to do something like this:

Run if strings match: string1, string2

--> step x

else

--> step y

The issue names the conditional-buildstep-plugin but no files or tests. Start by locating the plugin's conditional build-step configuration and execution entry points, then inspect related tests if present. Done means users can configure separate true and else steps without duplicating the condition, with both branches covered.

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