acli

Manage Jira issues and automate workflows via Atlassian CLI commands.

3|Updated Feb 6, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/nmoinvaz/speedy-gonzales --skill acli-nmoinvaz

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Skill: acli
Source: https://github.com/nmoinvaz/speedy-gonzales/tree/main/skills/acli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nmoinvaz/speedy-gonzales --skill acli-nmoinvaz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies and automates common interactions with Jira, reducing the manual effort required for issue tracking and management.

Core Features & Use Cases

Issue Management: View, search, create, and edit Jira issues using acli commands.
Workflow Automation: Transition issues through their lifecycle and add comments programmatically.
Use Case: Quickly find all bugs related to a specific component in your Jira project and update their status to "In Progress" with a single command.

Quick Start

Use the acli skill to view the details of the Jira issue PROJ-123.

Frequently Asked Questions about acli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Jira issue management from the command line?▼

You can automate Jira issue management by executing Atlassian CLI commands to view, search, create, and edit issues programmatically. This approach reduces manual effort by enabling direct issue manipulation and workflow automation via terminal commands.

Can I transition Jira issues and add comments using a CLI workflow?▼

Yes, you can transition Jira issues through their lifecycle and add comments programmatically using CLI commands. This allows you to update issue statuses and append context notes automatically without accessing the Jira web interface.

How do I search Jira issues using JQL queries in a terminal?▼

You can search Jira issues using JQL queries directly in the terminal by passing the query strings to the Atlassian CLI. This method supports filtering issues by project, component, or status to locate specific bugs or tasks efficiently.

Do I need to install acli to interact with Jira issue tracking?▼

Yes, you need to install the acli tool and complete Jira authentication before executing commands. This setup is required to establish the connection that allows the CLI to securely view, create, and transition your Jira issues.

What is the best way to bulk update Jira issue statuses for a specific component?▼

The best way to bulk update issue statuses is to use JQL queries within the Atlassian CLI to find all issues for a specific component, then execute a transition command to update their status to a target state like 'In Progress'.

What are the limitations of managing Jira workflows via command line?▼

Managing Jira workflows via command line is limited to the operations supported by the Atlassian CLI, such as viewing, searching, creating, editing, commenting, and transitioning issues. Complex UI interactions or custom board configurations are not supported.