Confluence: Applications, Plug-ins and Integrations: Impact Maps

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Confluence: Apps and Plug-ins Detailed Changes

What is changingWhy the ChangeWhat does it meanWho does it impact
Aura 

Cloud lacks some features.

No feature difference that can affect the users. Some changes in functionality. Migration will need to be done by hand and may take time.
  • Users
  • Site Admins
Handy Macros for Confluence Minor differences between cloud and server.

Some functionality limitations, does not include:

  • Handy Timestamp
  • Handy Tip
  • Handy Reminder
  • Handy Carousel
  • Handy Social button

In Confluence Cloud, the Handy Date macro replaces the Handy Date feature from the server app. 

  • Halo
Draw.io Confluence Plugin License Expiring.

Key Limitations:

  • A different short key is used to access the macro in Cloud, you use '/draw.io' in place of '{draw.io'
  • Custom templates are managed in different locations.
  • In Cloud, you can set up custom diagrams and categories from Draw.io configuration.
  • You can no longer enable converstion/embeded features in Cloud as the connection to the diagrams.net servers is disabled - limiting the access to non-essential features.
  • You can no longer enable Google Drive and One Drive integration to embedded diagrams stored in Google Drive and One Drive for use in the Confluence pages.
  • Users
Adaptavist ScriptRunner for ConfluenceDoesn't have valid license.No license so not migrated to cloud.
  • Users
API Token Authentication for ConfluenceIs not needed and license is expiring.Users can use the built in API token out of the box instead.
  • Users
Confluence Mobile Plugin Already built in Atlassian cloud. No migration needed, users need to download the mobile app or connect to confluence via web browser on mobile. May be some complications if VPN is needed to access confluence.
  • Users
LeanIX Integration for ConfluenceNot migrating data to cloud.Connection needs to be established manually in cloud after data migrated and app installed. 
  • Users
  • Site Admins
Slack for Confluence ServerExisting app not available for cloud.Existing app isn't available but inbuilt functionality to integrate with slack will mean no feature difference.
  • Users
Table Filter and Charts for ConfluenceSome minor differences in migrating to cloud.No feature difference that can affect users.
  • Users
Analytics for Confluence - PluginNot being migrated as unlicensed.No migration is required.

Analytics are provided by Atlassian Cloud as a build-in feature for Premium and Enterprise customers
  • PHE

Confluence: Detailed Integrations Changes


What is changingWhy the ChangeWhat does it meanWho does it impact
LeanIXNow uses LeanIX for Confluence from Atlassian Marketplace.The new app should be integrated so no difference to users.
  • Users
EQMSLink is broken.Will not be integrated in the Cloud.
  • Users
Rest APIsWill not be integrated.Will not be integrated in the Cloud.
  • Users
FigmaNo business need to continue Figma use.Will not be integrated in the Cloud.
  • Users
Slack for ConfluenceNeed to be integrated with Confluence in the Cloud.Integrated fully.
  • Users
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