jira-assistant

Manage Jira issues via Atlassian MCP tools with automatic workspace configuration detection.

Updated Sep 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Peterson-Benhame/agent-skills --skill jira-assistant-peterson-benhame
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-assistant
Source: https://github.com/Peterson-Benhame/agent-skills/tree/main/packages/skills-catalog/skills/%28development%29/jira-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Peterson-Benhame/agent-skills --skill jira-assistant-peterson-benhame

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Manually creating, searching, and updating Jira issues interrupts development flow and leads to inconsistent ticket quality. This Skill automates Jira operations through Atlassian MCP tools while enforcing a consistent issue template and auto-detecting your project configuration. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Issue Lifecycle Management: Search, create, update, transition, and comment on Jira issues including Tasks, Epics, and Subtasks. - Automatic Configuration Detection: Reads project key, Cloud ID, and URL from .cursor/rules/jira-config.mdc, AGENTS.md, or prompts interactively when no configuration exists. - Structured Issue Creation: Applies a standard Markdown template with Context, Objective, Technical Requirements, and Acceptance Criteria sections. - Use Case: Ask your agent to "create a task to implement user authentication" and it detects your project configuration, checks issue type metadata, and creates a fully structured Jira ticket in the correct project. ## Quick Start Ask your agent to create a Jira task for implementing user authentication in your configured project.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Jira ticket with an AI agent?

Ask the agent to create a task with a summary, and it uses the createJiraIssue MCP tool with your detected project key and Cloud ID. The description follows a standard template with Context, Objective, Technical Requirements, and Acceptance Criteria sections.

How to search Jira issues using JQL with MCP tools?

Use the searchJiraIssuesUsingJql tool with queries that always include your project key, such as "project = KAN AND status = In Progress". For general natural language queries, use the Rovo search tool first instead of JQL.

Does this skill work without Cursor IDE?

Yes, configuration can be detected from AGENTS.md, workspace documentation, or README files in any IDE. If no configuration is found, the skill discovers available projects via MCP search and prompts you to select one.

Why is my Jira project configuration not detected?

Detection fails when the configuration file is missing from the workspace root or `.cursor/rules/` directory, or lacks required values like Project Key, Cloud ID, and URL. Verify the format matches the documented examples.

Can I create Jira subtasks with this skill?

Yes, create a subtask by setting issueTypeName to "Subtask" and providing the parent field with the parent issue key, such as "KAN-789". The parent issue must already exist in the same project.

When should I not use the jira-assistant skill?

Do not use it for Confluence pages; use the confluence-assistant skill instead. It is scoped to Jira issue operations like search, create, update, transition, and comments only.