atlassian-project-setup

Automate Jira Cloud project setup and configuration from a project-spec.yaml file.

Updated Jan 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mkavalich/Atlassian-MCP --skill atlassian-project-setup
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Skill: atlassian-project-setup
Source: https://github.com/mkavalich/Atlassian-MCP/tree/main/.claude/skills/atlassian-project-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkavalich/Atlassian-MCP --skill atlassian-project-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jira-projects, jira-workflows, jira-fields-permissions, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the setup and configuration of Jira Cloud projects, ensuring all dependencies are met and configurations are correctly applied.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency-Aware Execution: Ensures all dependencies are met before project setup.
  • Spec Gap Analysis: Identifies and resolves gaps in project specifications.
  • Incremental Verification: Validates configurations at each phase of the setup process.
  • JSM Extension Support: Supports setup for Jira Service Management projects.
  • Use Case: When setting up a new Jira Cloud project, this Skill can automate the creation of workflows, issue types, schemes, and Confluence spaces based on a project specification.

Quick Start

Run the atlassian-project-setup skill with the project specification file 'project-spec.yaml'.

Frequently Asked Questions about atlassian-project-setup

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

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How do I automate Jira Cloud project setup and configuration?

Automate Jira Cloud project setup by running the skill with a project specification file like 'project-spec.yaml' to automatically create workflows, issue types, schemes, and Confluence spaces.

What is dependency-aware execution for Jira project configuration automation?

Dependency-aware execution validates that all required dependencies are met before Jira project setup begins, identifying and resolving spec gaps to ensure configurations apply correctly.

Can I use configuration automation to set up Jira Service Management projects?

Yes, Jira Cloud project configuration automation supports Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Business projects, including specific JSM extension support.

Do I need MCP servers to automate Jira Cloud project configuration?

Yes, automating Jira Cloud project configuration requires access to the Jira Cloud API and MCP servers, alongside dependencies like jira-projects, jira-workflows, and jira-fields-permissions.

How does incremental verification work during Jira project setup?

Incremental verification validates Jira project configurations at each phase of the setup process, ensuring dependencies are met and configurations are correctly applied before proceeding.

What's the best way to identify spec gaps before setting up a Jira Cloud project?

Spec gap analysis identifies and resolves gaps in project specifications before setup, ensuring all dependencies are validated and configurations are correctly applied to the Jira Cloud project.