jira

Manage Jira issues and workflows via command-line scripts and REST API.

12|5|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/odyssey4me/agent-skills --skill jira-odyssey4me
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/odyssey4me/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/odyssey4me/agent-skills --skill jira-odyssey4me

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, keyring, pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines your interaction with Jira, allowing you to search, create, update, and manage issues and their workflows without leaving your AI assistant.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Search: Find Jira tickets using powerful JQL queries.
  • Issue Management: Create, update, and comment on Jira issues.
  • Workflow Automation: Transition issues through their defined workflows.
  • Use Case: When asked to "Find all open bugs assigned to me in the DEMO project and move them to 'In Progress'", this skill can execute the necessary JQL search and transition commands.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to search for all open issues assigned to the current user.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

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How do I manage Jira issues and workflows without leaving my AI assistant?

You can manage Jira issues and workflows by using a command-line interface script that interacts with the Jira REST API. This allows you to search, create, update, and comment on tickets directly.

Can I search Jira tickets using JQL queries through an AI assistant?

Yes, you can search Jira tickets using JQL queries. The skill executes JQL search commands to find specific issues, such as all open bugs assigned to you in a particular project.

How do I transition Jira issues through their defined workflows via the command line?

Transitioning Jira issues through their defined workflows is done by executing specific transition commands via the command-line interface script, which communicates with the Jira REST API.

Does this Jira issue tracking tool support both Cloud and Data Center instances?

Yes, the tool supports authentication via environment variables or configuration files and integrates seamlessly with both Jira Cloud and Data Center/Server instances through the REST API.

What is the best way to automate creating and updating Jira issues in an agile workflow?

The best way to automate creating and updating Jira issues in an agile workflow is using a command-line script that interfaces with the Jira REST API to handle ticket management and workflow transitions.

What dependencies do I need to set up Jira issue management via command line?

You need the requests, keyring, and pyyaml dependencies to set up the environment. Authentication can be configured using environment variables or configuration files to interact with the API.