jira-start-work

Find assigned Jira To Do tickets, create a Git branch, and transition to In Development.

1|Updated Feb 11, 2019

Search Tags:#automation #git #workflow #development #jira #ticket #branch

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npx skills add https://github.com/ddieppa/dotfiles --skill jira-start-work

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Skill: jira-start-work
Source: https://github.com/ddieppa/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/jira-start-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ddieppa/dotfiles --skill jira-start-work

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Start Work on Jira tickets requires manual steps: finding a To Do ticket, creating a branch, and transitioning to In Development. This skill automates that sequence to accelerate development kickoff.

Core Features & Use Cases

Locate To Do tickets assigned to the current user and select the most relevant item
Generate a properly named git branch from the ticket key and title
Transition the Jira ticket to In Development and report a clear success summary
Use Case: When a user asks to start a Jira ticket, automatically prep the development task and corresponding branch

Quick Start

Start work on a Jira ticket by finding a To Do item assigned to me, creating a correctly named Git branch, and transitioning the ticket to In Development.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-start-work

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically create a git branch from a Jira ticket?▼

To automatically create a git branch from a Jira ticket, the skill identifies your Jira context, selects a To Do ticket assigned to you, and generates a branch name based on the ticket key and title. It then switches to that branch and transitions the ticket to In Development.

What is the workflow for starting Jira development work?▼

The Jira development workflow involves finding a To Do ticket assigned to the current user, creating a properly named git branch from the ticket key and title, and transitioning the Jira ticket status to In Development to accelerate development kickoff.

Does the Jira start work automation find tickets that are already In Development?▼

Yes, the Jira start work automation searches for To Do tickets assigned to you first, and if none are found, it searches for tickets that are already In Development to prepare the corresponding branch.

How do I transition a Jira ticket to In Development while creating a branch?▼

To transition a Jira ticket to In Development while creating a branch, the skill locates your assigned ticket, generates a branch name from the ticket key and title, switches to the new branch, and automatically transitions the ticket status to In Development.

Can I automate finding assigned Jira tickets and switching to a development branch?▼

Yes, you can automate finding assigned Jira tickets and switching to a development branch. The skill queries for To Do tickets assigned to the current user, creates a correctly named Git branch from the ticket details, and transitions the ticket to In Development.