Jira

Automate Jira issue management via the Atlassian MCP server.

1|Updated Apr 2, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill jira-mec07

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Jira
Source: https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills/tree/main/stow/JIRA
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill jira-mec07

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Jira integration via Atlassian MCP to automate common Jira workflows and provide a reliable fallback for issue linking when MCP gaps exist.

Core Features & Use Cases

Manage issues: fetch, search, create, edit, transition, list transitions, add comments, and log work through MCP-powered tooling.
Cross-project linking: link issues with a robust CLI fallback for strategy and legacy support.
Workflow orchestration: plan and route Jira-related tasks within Claude Code, including project discovery and policy-driven branching.

Quick Start

Fetch a Jira issue or link two issues using the MCP-backed Jira tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jira

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

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How do I automate Jira issue management workflows from Claude Code?▼

Jira issue management automation uses the Atlassian MCP server to fetch, search, create, edit, transition, and comment on issues across projects and boards directly within Claude Code.

Can I link Jira issues across different projects when MCP gaps exist?▼

Cross-project issue linking uses a robust CLI fallback for strategy and legacy support, ensuring reliable Jira issue linking even when the primary MCP integration encounters functionality gaps.

What credentials do I need to set up the Jira MCP integration?▼

Jira MCP integration requires MCP setup, Jira API access, and authentication credentials stored in the ~/.claude/.env file to establish a secure connection with the Atlassian server.

Does Jira workflow orchestration support policy-driven branching and project discovery?▼

Jira workflow orchestration plans and routes tasks within Claude Code, including automated project discovery and policy-driven branching to manage Jira-related operations across different contexts.

What Jira actions are supported through the MCP-powered tooling?▼

Supported Jira actions include fetching, searching, creating, editing, transitioning issues, listing transitions, adding comments, and logging work through the MCP-powered tooling interface.