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jira

Manage JIRA Server and Data Center issues via REST API v2.

Updated Jul 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#project management#api#issue tracking#jira
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/missdeer/skills --skill jira-missdeer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/missdeer/skills/tree/main/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/missdeer/skills --skill jira-missdeer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of navigating the JIRA web interface for routine tasks, allowing you to manage tickets, comments, and transitions directly through your command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue CRUD: Create, read, assign, and update JIRA tickets with full support for custom fields and attachments.
  • Workflow Automation: Search issues using JQL, list available transitions, and move tickets between statuses programmatically.
  • Use Case: Quickly fetch the details of a specific ticket, add a comment with a link to a commit, and transition the issue to 'In Progress' without leaving your terminal.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to search for all unresolved issues assigned to me in the current project.

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 directly from the command line?▼

This skill facilitates direct JIRA issue management from the command line by interfacing with the JIRA Server and Data Center REST API v2. It handles CRUD operations, JQL searching, and status transitions programmatically, removing the need to navigate the web interface.

How do I automate JIRA workflow transitions for project tickets?▼

You can automate JIRA workflow transitions by searching issues with JQL, listing available transitions, and moving tickets between statuses programmatically via the REST API. This skill handles the entire issue lifecycle management process directly from your terminal.

What authentication is required for JIRA REST API v2 automation?▼

JIRA REST API v2 automation requires valid Basic Auth credentials stored in a secure local JSON file. This skill uses these stored credentials to authenticate all API requests for interacting with JIRA Server and Data Center instances.

Can I search unresolved issues assigned to me using JQL?▼

Yes, you can search unresolved issues assigned to you using JQL. This skill supports workflow automation by executing JQL queries against the JIRA REST API v2 to fetch and filter issues based on your specific project and assignment criteria.

Does this tool support adding attachments and comments to existing JIRA tickets?▼

Yes, this tool supports adding attachments and comments to existing JIRA tickets. Through the JIRA REST API v2, it provides full attachment handling and allows you to update tickets with custom fields directly from the command line.

Is this approach compatible with JIRA Cloud or only JIRA Server and Data Center?▼

This approach is explicitly designed for JIRA Server and Data Center instances. It relies on the REST API v2 and Basic Auth credentials stored in a local JSON file to authenticate requests, which aligns with the Server and Data Center environments.

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