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Manage Jira issues, epics, sprints, and boards via jira-cli commands.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#epics#agile#issue tracking#jira#sprints
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff --skill jira-jamesacarr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff/tree/main/skills/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamesacarr/pi-agent-stuff --skill jira-jamesacarr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of Jira issues, epics, sprints, and boards, reducing the need for manual interaction with the Jira web interface or complex CLI commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Create, view, edit, transition, comment on, and assign Jira issues.
  • Epic Management: Create, list, add issues to, and remove issues from epics.
  • Sprint & Board Management: List boards, view sprint details, and manage sprint contents.
  • Use Case: Quickly create a new bug report, assign it to yourself, and transition it to "In Progress" using a single command.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to create a new story issue with the summary "Implement user authentication".

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and assign Jira issues from the command line?▼

You can create, assign, and transition Jira issues directly from the command line. This Skill uses jira-cli to manage issue creation, editing, and assignment, reducing the need for manual web interface interaction.

Does this Jira Skill require any prerequisites to use?▼

Yes, this Skill requires the prior configuration of the ankitpokhrel/jira-cli tool. You must have this command-line interface installed and authenticated to manage your epics, sprints, and boards.

Can I manage agile sprints and epics without using the Jira web interface?▼

Yes, you can manage agile sprints and epics without the web interface. The Skill facilitates listing boards, viewing sprint details, adding issues to epics, and managing sprint contents entirely through command-line operations.

What is the best way to transition a Jira issue to In Progress?▼

The best way to transition a Jira issue is by using this Skill to issue a single command. It leverages jira-cli to transition issues, add comments, and link related tasks, streamlining your project management workflow.

What issue tracking limitations should I expect with this jira-cli approach?▼

The issue tracking capabilities are bound by the features supported by the ankitpokhrel/jira-cli tool. Complex issue linking and transition workflows will depend on the CLI's supported commands and your specific Jira configuration.

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