jira-skill

Manage Jira issues, projects, sprints, and boards via REST and Agile APIs.

16|2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill --skill jira-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira-skill
Source: https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill/tree/main/examples/wasm-skills/jira-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill --skill jira-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables programmatic access to Jira REST and Agile APIs to manage issues, projects, sprints, and boards directly from a terminal or agent, reducing back-and-forth and accelerating workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue management: Create, update, fetch, delete, assign, and transition issues, plus add comments and log work.
  • Project & Agile insights: List and inspect projects, boards, and sprints, and retrieve detailed information for reporting.
  • Automation & integration: Seamlessly integrate Jira operations into automated pipelines and AI agent workflows for rapid task execution.
  • Use Case: A developer automation workflow that creates a new bug in a sprint when a failing test is detected, with a descriptive summary and initial assignee.

Quick Start

  1. Configure access: export JIRA_URL=https://your-domain.atlassian.net export [email protected] export JIRA_TOKEN=your_api_token
  2. Discover or run tools, for example: skill search "open issues in PROJ" skill issue-create --project PROJ --summary "Bug: unexpected crash" --issue_type Bug --description "Detailed report here" --assignee user-123

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira issue creation from the terminal?

You can automate Jira issue creation from the terminal by configuring environment variables for your Jira URL, email, and API token, then using CLI commands to create issues with project, summary, and assignee parameters.

Can I manage Jira sprints and boards using a REST API?

Yes, you can manage Jira sprints and boards using the REST Agile API. This approach provides programmatic access to list and inspect boards, sprints, and projects for reporting and automated workflows.

What authentication is needed for Jira API automation?

Jira API automation requires environment-based authentication using three variables: JIRA_URL, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_TOKEN. These credentials authorize REST API requests under /rest/api/3 and /rest/agile/1.0 endpoints.

Does Jira automation work with both Cloud and Data Center deployments?

Yes, Jira automation works with both Cloud and Data Center deployments. It handles REST endpoints for issue, project, sprint, and board management across both platforms using proper environment-based authorization.

How do I transition or update Jira issues programmatically?

You can transition or update Jira issues programmatically by sending authorized REST API requests to update fields, change statuses, assign users, add comments, and log work directly from terminal workflows.

What's the best way to integrate Jira operations into automated pipelines?

The best way to integrate Jira operations into automated pipelines is by using REST and Agile API access for issue management and sprint reporting, enabling AI agents or terminal workflows to execute rapid task automation.