Why We Made Dependency Mapper a “Runs on Atlassian” App — and Why It Matters for Your Data

When it comes to Jira apps, most vendors ask you to trust them with your data.
We’d rather not.

At Quirk, we know your enterprise grade data is the most valuable asset you have. That means we think deeply about the infrastructure, data flows, and risk exposure that come with every app in your stack.

So we’re proud to announce that Dependency Mapper for Jira is now a certified Runs on Atlassian app.

What is “Runs on Atlassian”?

Runs on Atlassian is a program designed by Atlassian to help customers identify Marketplace apps that store 100% of customer data within Atlassian’s cloud infrastructure – unless explicitly configured otherwise by the customer.

This isn’t a marketing badge. It’s a security commitment.

Most Marketplace apps rely on third-party hosting and infrastructure which means your data leaves Atlassian the moment you install them. With Runs on Atlassian apps, your data is locked down.

No external databases. No hidden storage. No surprises.

More info on the program → Atlassian Trust Center

Why This Matters for Enterprise Teams

For security-conscious teams – especially in regulated industries or at scale – data egress isn’t a technical afterthought.

And yet most app assessments still begin with a familiar, frustrating question:

“Where does this app store our data?”

When you choose a Runs on Atlassian app, that question is already answered — and answered well.

Here’s what that means in practice:

  • 🔐 Data stays inside Atlassian’s cloud
    No third-party vendors, no external servers, and no risk of silent data sprawl.

  • Faster internal security reviews
    Security and compliance teams move faster when data never leaves the Atlassian trust boundary.

  • 🧩 A simpler, safer app footprint
    You reduce integration complexity and vendor risk by staying within one trusted ecosystem.

Our Philosophy at Quirk

We’ve always believed your dashboards shouldn’t lie to you and neither should your tooling.

We design systems that make real work visible, connected and decision-ready. That means building for clarity at the top, structure across departments, and trust at the infrastructure level.

We’ve built Dependency Mapper with the strictest possible data controls in place.

A Timely Nudge: Reassess Your App Stack

If it’s been a while since you reviewed the apps plugged into your Jira or Confluence instance, now might be the time to ask:

  • Do you know which apps are sending data outside of Atlassian?

  • Would they pass the same scrutiny as your core tools?

  • Is there a Runs on Atlassian alternative?

We believe this standard will become the new baseline and we’re proud to be one of the first to meet it.

Thanks for trusting us to be part of your system of work.


The Quirk Team

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