The Atlassian Ecosystem Is Evolving Fast
The world of Atlassian is changing rapidly, and at Quabu we like to stay one step ahead. Building apps for Jira or Confluence is not what it used to be: today there are much faster, more powerful and secure ways to do it, and we want to show you how.
Traditional Code: Full Control with Forge UI Kit
If your team has developers, coding with Forge UI Kit remains a solid choice. You can create native apps, with your own interface and logic, completely secure and auditable.
The process involves writing JavaScript or TypeScript, configuring resolvers, triggers and the manifest.yml. It's not just about writing code; it's about thinking through flows, permissions and the user experience. Yes, it takes time, but it gives you absolute control over your app — something critical for complex projects or those that need to maintain security and scalability long-term.
Approximate time:
- Simple apps: 1–3 days
- More complete apps: 1–2 weeks
- Complex production apps: several months
AI Apps Builder: From Idea to App in Minutes
Not every team has time or developers. This is where AI Apps Builder (like the one by SaaSJet) comes in. Just describe what you want in natural language and the AI generates the frontend, backend, manifest and scopes ready to install.
For example, you could say:
"Create a panel showing issues assigned to the user with a delivery date in the next 7 days."
In minutes you have a functional app that you can use as-is or download and improve with a developer. This enables rapid prototyping and immediate results without needing to learn Forge or React.
Rovo Studio: Build with AI (Early Access)
Atlassian has also taken a huge step with Rovo Studio, its new Build with AI tool. Here we're not just talking about apps: you can create AI agents, automations and full apps from a simple natural language prompt, and publish them directly in Jira or Confluence.
That said, Rovo Studio (its Build with AI part) is still in Early Access, so only some users can try it and it's subject to changes. Even so, it shows where app creation in Atlassian is heading: everything integrated, from idea to ready-to-use solution, without writing code. It's like having an assistant that understands exactly what you want and turns it into a real, functional solution.
Advanced Tools: Rovo Dev, VS Code, Antigravity and MCPs
For teams that want the best of both worlds, at Quabu we explore how to combine these advanced tools:
- Rovo Dev: an IDE that integrates AI, code development and Forge to maintain full control and productivity.
- VS Code or Antigravity: environments for fast iteration and testing ideas without losing security, perfectly integrated with Rovo Dev.
- MCPs for Atlassian and Forge: add power to your IDEs, install the Rovo and Atlassian Apps.
This means you can have full control, while accelerating development and using the best of AI-assisted generation.
In Summary: Which Option Is Right for You?
- Forge + UI Kit: Full control, ideal if you have developers and complex projects.
- AI Apps Builder: Rapid prototyping, for teams with fewer technical resources.
- Rovo Studio (Early Access): Everything integrated — apps + automations + agents, no code.
- Rovo Dev + VS Studio + MCPs: Advanced hybrid development, full control with speed and security.
At Quabu we test all these options, see what works best in each case and help you get the most out of them. We want you to learn with us and make your Atlassian projects easier, faster and more efficient.
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