generate-status-report

Generate status reports from Jira issues and publish them to Confluence.

949|119|Updated Aug 1, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server --skill generate-status-report
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Skill: generate-status-report
Source: https://github.com/atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server/tree/main/skills/generate-status-report
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server --skill generate-status-report

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Project managers and team leads spend hours manually compiling status reports from Jira, often leading to outdated, inconsistent, or time-consuming communication. This skill automates the entire reporting process, from data extraction to publishing, freeing up valuable time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Data Collection: Query Jira for issues based on project, time period, and status, gathering all relevant progress data.
  • Intelligent Report Generation: Analyze issues to identify key metrics, major accomplishments, critical blockers, and upcoming priorities.
  • Customizable Formats: Generate reports tailored for different audiences (e.g., concise executive summaries, detailed team-level updates, brief daily standup notes).
  • Confluence Publishing: Automatically publish formatted reports to a specified Confluence space, ensuring easy access, version control, and broad visibility.
  • Use Case: A delivery manager needs a weekly executive status report for "Project Phoenix." They use this skill to automatically pull all relevant Jira data, summarize accomplishments and blockers, and publish a concise report directly to the "Executive Updates" Confluence space, all in minutes.

Quick Start

Generate a weekly status report for Project Phoenix and publish it to Confluence. Create a daily standup report for the Engineering project, covering yesterday's progress and today's plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-status-report

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate status report generation from Jira?

Automate status report generation by querying Jira issues via JQL, analyzing data by status and priority, and formatting summaries for your audience. This skill pulls relevant progress data, identifies accomplishments and blockers, then publishes the report to Confluence automatically.

Can I generate weekly or daily status reports for different audiences?

Yes. Generate customizable reports for executives, delivery managers, or teams by specifying the time period, audience type, and destination. The skill tailors formats—from concise executive summaries to detailed team updates or brief standup notes—based on your scope.

What's the best way to publish Jira status reports to Confluence?

Use JQL to query Jira for project issues within your chosen time period, let the skill analyze and categorize results, then publish formatted reports directly to a Confluence space. This ensures version control, easy access, and broad visibility without manual compilation.

Do I need to manually compile data from Jira before creating a status report?

No. The skill automates data collection entirely—it queries Jira based on project, time period, and status criteria you specify, then generates and publishes the report. You only confirm scope before generation; data extraction and publishing happen automatically.

How does this skill identify blockers and accomplishments in status reports?

The skill analyzes Jira issues to extract key metrics, major accomplishments, and critical blockers by examining issue status, priority, and project scope. Results are categorized and formatted into publish-ready summaries tailored to your selected audience.

What happens if my Jira project has many issues—can it still generate accurate reports?

Yes. The skill scales to projects of any size by using JQL filtering to scope queries by project, time period, and status. You confirm the report scope interactively before generation, ensuring only relevant data is analyzed and included in the final report.