jenkinsci / jenkinsci/release-plugin

[JENKINS-17755] Allow environment variable expansion in parameter default value and description fields

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component:release-plugin imported-jira-issue priority:major resolution:unresolved
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Description

Now you cannot use environment variables in default value and description fields.

This could be useful for dynamic hints.

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Originally reported by vlastimil_dolejs, imported from: Allow environment variable expansion in parameter default value and description fields


  • assignee: petehayes
  • status: Open
  • priority: Major
  • component(s): release-plugin
  • resolution: Unresolved
  • votes: 1
  • watchers: 1
  • imported: 20251223-222157

Raw content of original issue

Now you cannot use environment variables in default value and description fields.
This could be useful for dynamic hints.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the handling of parameter default values and descriptions in the release-plugin, then determine how environment variables are expanded there. Done means both fields support expansion and coverage verifies the resulting dynamic values and hints.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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