This is a guide to the functionality of Atlassian dashboards based on the new Atlassian Gadgets framework. Every application that presents a dashboard based on the new gadgets framework will support at least the functionality described below.
Some applications may have additional functionality. For example, JIRA will allow you to create multiple dashboards on separate tabs. The extra functionality is described in the application-specific User Guide.
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What are Atlassian Gadgets and Dashboards?
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Where Does a Gadget's Information Come From?
Gadgets can supply information from a number of places. When you choose a gadget, check where its information is coming from. A gadget's information will come from one or more of the following sources:
- The application where your dashboard is running, such as JIRA or iGoogle.
- Another installation of the same application. For example, you may use a gadget to collect information from two or more JIRA servers.
- Any location on the web. For example, the Google Map Search gadget gets information from Google Maps.
Some gadgets allow you to edit the source of the information so that, when the gadget is running on your own dashboard, the gadget displays information from a specific server. See Changing the Look and Behaviour of a Gadget#settings.
Writing your own Gadget
It is not difficult to write a gadget, especially if you have some HTML and JavaScript skills. You can create a gadget that will work on an Atlassian dashboard. Take a look at our guide to getting started with gadget development.
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