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jira-cli

Search, create, comment, and transition Jira tickets via the REST API v3.

40|6|Updated Jul 11, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#jira#atlassian#issue-tracking#project-management#api-client
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npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill jira-cli-magnus919
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-cli
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills/tree/main/jira-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill jira-cli-magnus919

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the need to switch between your terminal and a web browser to manage project tasks, reducing context switching and streamlining your development workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Search, view, create, and transition Jira tickets using simple CLI commands.
  • Workflow Automation: Quickly update ticket statuses or add comments without leaving your command line environment.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to quickly check the status of a bug or transition a task to In Progress, they can execute a single command to update Jira instantly while staying in their coding environment.

Quick Start

Use the jira-cli skill to search for all open issues assigned to the current user in the PROJ project.

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 tickets from the terminal without opening a browser?▼

You can manage Jira tickets from the terminal by using a CLI that interacts with the Atlassian Jira Cloud REST API v3 to search, create, comment, and transition issues directly.

What do I need to authenticate with the Jira Cloud REST API using a CLI?▼

To authenticate with the Jira Cloud REST API, you need valid Atlassian API credentials, Python 3.8+, and the requests library installed to execute the terminal commands.

Can I transition Jira ticket statuses and add comments from the command line?▼

Yes, you can transition Jira ticket statuses and add comments from the command line by executing CLI commands that update Jira instantly through the REST API.

How do I search for open Jira issues assigned to me in a specific project via CLI?▼

You can search for open Jira issues assigned to you by running a CLI command that queries the Jira Cloud REST API v3, filtering results by project and assignee.

Does this Jira CLI tool work with on-premise Jira Server or only Jira Cloud?▼

This Jira CLI tool is designed for Jira Cloud, as it specifically interacts with the Atlassian Jira Cloud REST API v3, and may not support on-premise Jira Server deployments.

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