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Jira Issue Reader

Read a Jira issue and extract context-relevant content into a markdown summary.

2|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#data extraction#research#api#issue tracking#scripting#jira
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles --skill jira-issue-reader
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Jira Issue Reader
Source: https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles/tree/main/dataops-plugin/skills/jira-issue-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles --skill jira-issue-reader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers quickly find and extract specific information from Jira issues, saving time by avoiding manual browsing and summarization of irrelevant details.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Information Retrieval: Extracts key details like summary, status, assignee, reporter, and relevant comments based on a specific research context.
  • Concise Summaries: Provides a focused summary of the issue and its comments, limited to approximately 1500 tokens, ensuring relevance.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to understand the blockers for a specific feature. They can use this Skill with the issue key and a context like "understanding blockers and dependencies" to get a direct answer.

Quick Start

Use the Jira Issue Reader skill to find information about issue ML-1170 related to ML pipeline requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jira Issue Reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract specific information from a Jira issue for research?▼

Extracting specific Jira issue information for research involves querying the Jira API via a bash script to retrieve issue details and comments, which are then formatted into a structured markdown summary focused on your specified research context.

Can I get a concise summary of Jira issue comments filtered by a specific research context?▼

Yes, you can get a concise summary of Jira issue comments filtered by a specific research context. The skill extracts pertinent details like summary, status, assignee, and relevant comments, limiting the output to approximately 1500 tokens.

Does the Jira API issue reader retrieve comments along with the main issue details?▼

Yes, the Jira API issue reader retrieves comments along with the main issue details. It reads a single Jira issue comprehensively, extracting content relevant to a specified research context and formatting it into markdown.

What is the best way to find blockers and dependencies documented in a Jira issue?▼

The best way to find blockers and dependencies documented in a Jira issue is to use an extraction script with the issue key and a context like "understanding blockers and dependencies" to get a direct, focused markdown summary.

Are there limitations to the output size when extracting Jira issue details via API scripting?▼

Yes, a key limitation when extracting Jira issue details via API scripting is the output size. The script limits the formatted markdown summary to approximately 1500 tokens to ensure conciseness and focus on relevant information.

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