create-ticket

Create Jira tickets with sprint assignment and optional story points.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles --skill create-ticket-nclandrei
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Skill: create-ticket
Source: https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles/tree/main/config/skills/create-ticket
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nclandrei/dotfiles --skill create-ticket-nclandrei

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ticket creation and sprint placement in Jira are manual and error-prone; this skill automates the process, ensuring consistent metadata and streamlined workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create Jira tickets from natural language descriptions with optional flags for board, type, parent, and story points.
  • Automatically fetch the active sprint and assign the new ticket to it, with validation and error handling.
  • Support common work item types (Task, Bug, Spike) and guidance for post-creation updates.

Quick Start

Provide a succinct ticket description and run the create-ticket skill with optional flags for board, type, parent, and points.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-ticket

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Jira tickets and assign them to an active sprint automatically?

Create Jira tickets and assign them to an active sprint automatically by providing a free-form description with optional flags for board, type, parent, and story points, letting the skill validate inputs and handle sprint placement via REST.

Can I assign story points when creating a Jira task or bug from a natural language description?

Yes, you can assign story points when creating a Jira task or bug from a natural language description by using the optional points flag to specify the estimation during the automated ticket creation process.

What is the best way to automate project management ticket creation for sprints?

The best way to automate project management ticket creation for sprints is using a skill that validates inputs, retrieves the active sprint, creates the ticket, and updates the sprint via REST, ensuring consistent metadata and streamlined workflow.

Does automated Jira ticket creation support spikes and parent linking?

Automated Jira ticket creation supports spikes and parent linking by allowing you to specify the ticket type as a spike and using the optional parent flag to link the new work item to an existing epic or parent task.

Why does my automated sprint placement fail when creating work items?

Automated sprint placement fails when creating work items if input validation fails or the active sprint cannot be retrieved, triggering the built-in error handling to prevent inconsistent metadata on the project board.