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jira_reader

Fetch Jira issues by key or JQL and output structured JSON data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#reporting#issues#jira#jql#data-extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SpecForgeAI/deepagent-bot --skill jira-reader-specforgeai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira_reader
Source: https://github.com/SpecForgeAI/deepagent-bot/tree/main/skills/jira_reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SpecForgeAI/deepagent-bot --skill jira-reader-specforgeai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve and organize Jira issue data by key or JQL for reporting and decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read Jira issues by key to retrieve details such as summary, status, assignee, and priority.
  • Search Jira with JQL queries to collect multiple tickets for dashboards and reports.
  • Output structured data suitable for downstream analysis, automation, and MCP workflows.

Quick Start

Fetch details for RISK-123 using issue_key, or run a JQL query to retrieve multiple tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira_reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve Jira issues using JQL queries?▼

To retrieve Jira issues using JQL, provide a JQL query string to fetch multiple tickets. The Skill outputs a structured JSON object containing an issues array and a total field, suitable for downstream analysis and reporting.

Can I fetch a single Jira ticket by its issue key?▼

Yes, you can fetch a single Jira ticket by providing its issue_key. This returns structured data for that specific issue, including details like summary, status, assignee, and priority.

Do I need API credentials to extract data from Jira?▼

Yes, extracting Jira data requires Jira API credentials or MCP configuration. You must provide these credentials to authenticate and successfully retrieve issue data via issue keys or JQL.

What is the best way to pull Jira data for automated reporting?▼

The best way to pull Jira data for automated reporting is using JQL queries to collect multiple tickets. The Skill outputs a structured JSON object that integrates directly into dashboards and MCP workflows.

How do I specify which fields to extract from Jira issues?▼

You can specify which fields to extract from Jira issues by providing an optional fields parameter. This allows you to tailor the structured JSON output to include only the specific data needed for your workflow.

What happens if I don't provide an issue key or JQL query?▼

If you do not provide an issue key or JQL query, the Jira data extraction cannot execute. At least one of these two inputs must be provided to fetch and return the structured issue data.

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