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Manage Jira Cloud issues via REST API with JQL search and worklogs.

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#agile#issues#jira#atlassian#tickets#sprints
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill jira-jholhewres
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill jira-jholhewres

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines interactions with Jira Cloud, allowing users to manage issues, track progress, and log work without leaving their current workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Search, view, create, and update Jira issues.
  • Workflow Transitions: Move issues through different statuses in a Jira project.
  • Worklog Tracking: Log time spent on specific Jira tasks.
  • Use Case: Quickly create a new bug ticket in your project, assign it to a team member, and log the time you spent investigating the issue.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to create a new bug ticket in the PROJ project with the summary "API timeout" and description "The API is returning 500 errors".

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Jira issues using the REST API?▼

You can manage Jira issues via the REST API by searching with JQL, viewing details, creating tickets, updating fields, and performing status transitions. This skill handles these operations using curl and jq.

How do I create and track Jira sprints programmatically?▼

To track Jira sprints programmatically, this skill integrates with the Jira Cloud REST API to manage agile issue workflows and log work time. You can create tickets, assign them, and log investigation time.

How do I log work time on Atlassian tickets from the command line?▼

Logging work time on Atlassian tickets from the command line requires submitting worklog entries through the Jira Cloud REST API. This skill supports worklog logging and retrieval for agile project tracking.

What environment variables do I need for Jira Cloud API authentication?▼

Jira Cloud API authentication requires setting up specific environment variables for your credentials and API endpoint. You need these configured before executing scripts that use curl and jq.

Can I update Jira ticket fields and transition statuses in bulk?▼

Updating Jira ticket fields and transitioning statuses is supported individually through the REST API. The skill allows moving issues through different project workflows, though bulk operations are not explicitly detailed.

Does this Jira integration work with JQL searches for agile project management?▼

Yes, this Jira integration works with JQL searches for agile project management. You can query issues using JQL syntax, view their details, and perform updates or status transitions based on the search results.

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