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Automate Jira operations via local ACLI with JSON output.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#authentication#cli#jira#atlassian#acli#workitem
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npx skills add https://github.com/mitchdowd/skills --skill jira-mitchdowd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/mitchdowd/skills/tree/main/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mitchdowd/skills --skill jira-mitchdowd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Jira administration and workflow tasks can be tedious when performed manually across items, projects, boards, sprints, and filters. This skill streamlines those operations by routing them through a local Atlassian CLI, enabling automated creation, search, view, edit, and linking of Jira entities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local ACLI-based Jira automation for work items, projects, boards, sprints, and filters.
  • Predictable output with JSON for reads and mutations; human-friendly summaries for quick tasks.
  • Preflight and authentication handling, including Windows-managed binary setup and web-based login.
  • Deterministic wrappers (templates) for common tasks like search, create, edit, and attach.
  • Use cases: onboarding automation, CI pipelines, bulk updates via from-json payloads.

Quick Start

Authenticate with your local ACLI and run a sample Jira command to verify access.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira work item creation and editing in a CI pipeline?▼

You can automate Jira work item creation, editing, and linking in CI pipelines by routing commands through a local Atlassian CLI. The skill outputs JSON for queries and supports bulk updates via from-json payloads.

What is needed to authenticate a local Atlassian CLI for Jira automation?▼

Jira automation through a local ACLI requires a local acli binary. The skill manages authentication with browser login when needed and handles preflight checks, including Windows-managed binary setup.

Can I search and view Jira sprints, boards, and filters via command line?▼

Yes, you can search and view Jira boards, sprints, and filters via command line. The skill applies deterministic wrappers for common tasks and returns predictable JSON output for read operations.

What's the best way to perform bulk updates on Jira work items?▼

The best way to perform bulk Jira work item updates is using from-json payloads through a local ACLI. The skill provides deterministic templates for common tasks and outputs JSON for mutations.

Does Jira automation work with JSON input and output for programmatic access?▼

Jira automation works with JSON for both reads and mutations via a local ACLI. It provides predictable JSON output for queries while preserving human-readable guidance for non-JSON commands.

Are there limitations when automating Jira tasks in desktop versus CI contexts?▼

Jira task automation supports both desktop and CI contexts via a local ACLI, but requires a local acli binary and browser-based login for authentication. It preserves human-readable summaries for quick tasks.

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