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jira-cli

Manage Jira issues, epics, and sprints from the command line.

6|1|Updated Sep 1, 2025
Search Tags:#project management#developer tools#task automation#CLI#issue management#sprint planning#Jira
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mgiovani/cc-arsenal --skill jira-cli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-cli
Source: https://github.com/mgiovani/cc-arsenal/tree/main/skills/jira-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mgiovani/cc-arsenal --skill jira-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jira-cli, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solves? This Skill streamlines Jira interactions by allowing users to manage issues, epics, and sprints directly from the command line. It eliminates the need to navigate the web interface for routine tasks, saving time and reducing context switching for developers and project managers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Issue Management: Create, view, edit, assign, move, link, clone, and delete Jira issues with simple commands.
  • Sprint & Epic Control: Easily list, add issues to, and track progress within sprints and epics.
  • Automation & Scripting: Facilitates advanced workflows, daily standup reports, and CI/CD integrations using bash scripts.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to quickly update the status of a bug, log work, and assign a new task to a teammate without leaving their terminal. They use jira-cli to perform all these actions in seconds.

Quick Start

Use the jira-cli skill to list all high-priority issues assigned to me that are currently in progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Jira issues from the command line without using the web interface?▼

CLI-based Jira management lets you create, edit, assign, and move issues directly from your terminal. jira-cli provides commands to list, update status, log work, and automate workflows across Jira Cloud and on-premises installations, eliminating context switching for developers and teams.

Can I automate Jira workflows and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines?▼

Yes. jira-cli supports scripting and automation capabilities that enable daily standup reports, bulk issue operations, and CI/CD integration. Plain-text output (--plain) and consistent command syntax facilitate bash script integration and pipeline automation.

What Jira operations can I perform from the terminal?▼

You can list, create, edit, assign, move, link, clone, and delete issues; manage sprints and epics; add issues to sprints; track progress; and perform cross-project operations. Multi-auth support handles both Jira Cloud and on-premises instances.

Does CLI-based Jira management work with both cloud and on-premises Jira?▼

jira-cli supports both Jira Cloud and on-premises installations with multi-auth support, enabling consistent command-line workflows regardless of your Jira deployment model.

How do I quickly update task status and assign work to teammates without leaving the terminal?▼

Use jira-cli commands to change issue status, log work hours, and reassign tasks in seconds. Simple syntax lets developers handle routine updates directly from the command line as part of their workflow.

Can I list and filter high-priority issues assigned to me in a specific status?▼

Yes. jira-cli's listing commands support filtering by priority, assignee, status, and other fields, allowing you to retrieve high-priority in-progress issues or custom subsets with single queries.

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