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jira-integration

Automate Jira issue, sprint, and comment workflows via Atlassian CLI and REST API.

1|Updated Dec 12, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#jira#ADF#sprint#JQL#acli#jira-rest-api
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npx skills add https://github.com/squirrelsoft-dev/agency --skill jira-integration-squirrelsoft-dev
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-integration
Source: https://github.com/squirrelsoft-dev/agency/tree/main/skills/jira-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/squirrelsoft-dev/agency --skill jira-integration-squirrelsoft-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a unified approach to automating Jira administration and development workflows via the Atlassian CLI (acli) and Jira REST API. It covers issue management, sprint operations, JQL queries, and ADF-formatted comments for robust automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ACLI mastery: Create, update, transition, assign, and bulk operate on Jira issues from the command line.
  • REST API patterns: Demonstrates common request/response patterns for fetching, creating, updating, and commenting on issues.
  • JQL & ADF: Build advanced Jira queries and produce rich, formatted ADF comments for issues and sprints.
  • Use case example: Automate issue creation from CI alerts, bulk-transition work items, and generate sprint reports with consistent formatting.

Quick Start

Install and configure acli, then run a simple query to list issues in a project: acli jira --action getIssueList --jql "project = PROJ"

Use an end-to-end flow to create an issue, add a comment in ADF format, and transition it to Done: acli jira --action createIssue --project PROJ --type "Task" --summary "Auto-created from CI" --description "Automated issue" --priority Medium acli jira --action addComment --issue PROJ-123 --comment "ADF: {doc content here}" acli jira --action progressIssue --issue PROJ-123 --transition "Done"

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-integration

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira issue creation and transitions in a CI/CD pipeline?▼

You can automate Jira issue creation and transitions in a CI/CD pipeline by using the Atlassian CLI and Jira REST API to script issue CRUD operations, add ADF comments, and progress issues end-to-end.

Can I bulk update Jira issues and add ADF-formatted comments from the command line?▼

Yes, you can bulk update Jira issues and add ADF-formatted comments from the command line using acli actions like createIssue, addComment, and progressIssue to manage issues and sprints with consistent formatting.

Do I need an API token to authenticate Jira REST API requests for sprint automation?▼

Yes, Jira REST API requests for sprint automation require an API token to authenticate with Jira Cloud, enabling secure end-to-end scripting for sprint operations and JQL queries.

What is the best way to run advanced JQL queries to generate sprint reports?▼

The best way to run advanced JQL queries for sprint reports is using the Atlassian CLI to execute actions like getIssueList with specific JQL statements, fetching and managing sprint data via the Jira REST API.

Does the Jira REST API support transitioning work items and posting rich comments together?▼

Yes, the Jira REST API supports transitioning work items and posting rich ADF comments together by chaining CLI actions to progress issues to Done and add formatted documentation in a single workflow.

Why use the Atlassian CLI instead of direct Jira REST API calls for issue management?▼

Using the Atlassian CLI for issue management abstracts complex Jira REST API request patterns into simple command-line actions, providing a unified approach to issue CRUD, JQL queries, and sprint operations without manual HTTP requests.

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