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jira

Automate Jira issue creation, updates, transitions, and agile board management via CLI.

1|Updated Oct 3, 2023
Search Tags:#automation#project management#cli#agile#issue tracking#jira
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mt-krainski/twinkletaps --skill jira-mt-krainski
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/mt-krainski/twinkletaps/tree/main/.claude/skills/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mt-krainski/twinkletaps --skill jira-mt-krainski

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust command-line interface for interacting with Jira, automating issue fetching, searching, creation, updating, and agile board management, eliminating the need for manual Jira UI interactions or less integrated tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Fetch, search, create, update, and transition Jira issues using JQL.
  • Agile Board Operations: Manage sprints, add issues to boards, and move issues between boards and backlogs.
  • Linking & Metadata: Create issue links and retrieve project components and versions.
  • Use Case: Automatically create a new 'Task' issue in the 'GFD' project with a specific summary and description, then immediately move it to board ID '1'.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to create a new task in the GFD project 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 automate Jira issue creation and updates from the command line?▼

You can automate Jira issue creation and updates by using the jira-utils CLI, which supports detailed issue field manipulation, transitions, and JQL searching without manual UI interaction.

Can I manage agile boards and sprints using a CLI for Jira?▼

Yes, you can manage agile boards and sprints via the CLI by adding issues to specific boards, moving issues between boards and backlogs, and handling sprint operations programmatically.

What credentials do I need to configure for Jira CLI automation?▼

Jira CLI automation requires configuring three environment variables: JIRA_URL for the instance, JIRA_USERNAME for the account, and JIRA_API_TOKEN for authentication.

How do I search Jira issues using JQL in an automated workflow?▼

You can search Jira issues using JQL in an automated workflow by executing fetch and search commands through the jira-utils CLI, allowing advanced querying and filtering of issues.

Does this approach to Jira issue tracking support retrieving project components and versions?▼

Yes, this approach to Jira issue tracking supports retrieving project metadata, allowing you to fetch project components and versions directly through the command-line interface.

Can I create links between Jira issues automatically?▼

Yes, you can create links between Jira issues automatically by utilizing the issue linking feature within the jira-utils CLI to establish relationships between tasks.

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