Jenkins to trigger another build/project dynamically

Question

Is there a way in Jenkins to trigger another build/project dynamically based on a parameter value in parent project?

The reason for this is that I have 100's of projects and I don't want to use pipeline/conditional post build plugins to link all jobs.

I know of a way using REST API but trying to find is there a way to trigger a single project from those 100?

You can trigger a build for a project if another has succeded or failed. Check the "Build Triggers" section in project configuration. — Ufuk Hacıoğulları, Feb 11 '16 at 12:13
Thx but i would prefer based on a parameter and project dynamically — enthuguy, Feb 11 '16 at 12:16
When you say "pipeline/conditional post build plugins to link all jobs", do you mean you wouldn't use something like https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/JENKINS/Build+Flow+Plugin ? — matt freake, Feb 11 '16 at 13:38
Sorry I'm sort of new to Jenkins. Can i add conditional logic before triggering — enthuguy, Feb 11 '16 at 21:44
You can use Conditional Build Step plugin with Parameterized Trigger plugin inside. — izzekil, Feb 13 '16 at 01:23

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 27 '16 at 14:50

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Easy with Pipeline Plugin. Just define your parameter (say MY_DOWNSTREAM_JOB) and use it inside the groovy script definition:

build MY_DOWNSTREAM_JOB

answered Feb 27 '16 at 14:50

amuniz

Thanks, could you please provide the URL for groovy plugin? Which plugin to use? Saw couple of them – enthuguy Feb 28 '16 at 08:57
You mean Pipeline Plugin I guess. It's my answer. – amuniz Mar 01 '16 at 11:39

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