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assign-story-points

Automate Jira story point assignment via acli and REST API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#agile#estimation#jira#sprint#story-points#acli#jira-rest-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles --skill assign-story-points
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: assign-story-points
Source: https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles/tree/main/config/skills/assign-story-points
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles --skill assign-story-points

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Assigning story points to Jira tickets is error-prone and time-consuming, particularly during sprint planning when many tickets are involved and ensuring consistency across estimates is challenging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates the point assignment workflow against Jira using acli and the Jira REST API, honoring the current user context and existing story points.
  • Safely filters tickets to only those without points and within the active sprint, preventing accidental overwrites.
  • Use Case: During sprint planning, estimate a batch of tickets for your board and apply story points in one streamlined operation.

Quick Start

Run the assignment workflow against your Jira board to fetch the active sprint and automatically assign story points to unassigned tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions about assign-story-points

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira story points assignment for sprint planning?▼

This workflow assigns Jira story points by coordinating acli and the Jira REST API to fetch active sprint tickets and update custom fields for unassigned items in a single batch.

Do I need an acli config file to estimate Jira tickets?▼

Yes, you need an acli config file located at ~/.config/acli/jira_config.yaml, along with an OAuth access token retrieved from the keychain, to perform the REST API updates for story points.

Will assigning story points overwrite existing estimates on my Jira board?▼

No, the assignment workflow safely filters tickets to only those with null story points within the active sprint, preventing any accidental overwrites of existing estimates on your Jira board.

How does the Jira REST API update custom fields for story points?▼

The Jira REST API updates custom fields for story points by using an OAuth access token obtained from the keychain, allowing the acli tool to apply point estimates directly to the target tickets.

Can I assign story points to multiple Jira tickets in one batch operation?▼

Yes, you can assign story points to multiple Jira tickets in one streamlined batch operation by running the workflow against your board to fetch the active sprint and estimate unassigned tickets simultaneously.

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