jira-api

Manage Jira Cloud issues, projects, boards, sprints, comments, and transitions via REST APIs.

37|13|Updated Jun 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-tag-plugins --skill jira-api-anthropics
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-api
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-tag-plugins/tree/main/jira/skills/jira-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-tag-plugins --skill jira-api-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of working with Jira Cloud by letting you search, create, update, and transition work items without manually clicking through the product.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Search and Triage: Run JQL searches to find bugs, tasks, blockers, and your current queue.
  • Issue Lifecycle Management: Create issues, edit fields, add comments, assign owners, and move work through workflow transitions.
  • Agile Planning: Inspect boards, sprints, backlog items, and sprint membership for delivery tracking.
  • Project and User Lookup: Retrieve project metadata, issue type requirements, and account IDs needed for assignees and watchers.
  • Use Case: A team lead can ask for all high-priority issues in a project, review their statuses, and move the ready ones to In Progress with a comment.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search your Jira queue for open issues assigned to you and summarize the next actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Jira issues using JQL without clicking through the web interface?

You can search Jira issues by running JQL queries to find bugs, tasks, and blockers directly from the assistant. It handles token-paginated search requests via curl and jq to retrieve your queue or specific work items.

How do I create and update Jira Cloud issues with ADF formatting?

To create and update Jira Cloud issues, the skill applies Atlassian Document Format (ADF) for descriptions and comments. It manages issue lifecycle by editing fields and assigning owners using accountId-based user references.

Can I move Jira work items through workflow transitions and add comments from the command line?

Yes, you can move work items through status transitions and add comments from the command line. The skill manages issue lifecycle by applying workflow transitions and posting ADF-formatted comments directly to Jira Cloud.

Does this Jira API skill require curl and jq to manage agile sprints and boards?

Yes, this skill requires curl and jq to interact with Jira Cloud REST APIs. It uses these dependencies to inspect boards, sprints, backlog items, and sprint membership for agile planning and delivery tracking.

What is the best way to retrieve project metadata and accountId values for Jira assignees?

The best way to retrieve project metadata and accountId values is using this skill's project and user lookup features. It fetches issue type requirements and the accountId-based user references needed for assignees and watchers.

How do I triage high-priority Jira issues and move the ready ones to In Progress?

You can triage high-priority issues by asking the assistant to run a JQL search for your project, review their statuses, and move the ready ones to In Progress with a comment, all from a single conversational request.