To create custom plugins and functionality for Atlassian products, you can download and use the Atlassian plugin SDK following instructions here : https://developer.atlassian.com/display/DOCS/Installing+the+Atlassian+Plugin+SDK The key part is to add the atlassian SDK BIN directory to your path. After the plugin project is initially created the Maven project comes up as “unloadable” in the NetBeans Projects [...]