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Automate Jira issue management via the jira CLI with JQL and bulk operations.

2|Updated Dec 3, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#cli#issues#jira#jql#bulk
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npx skills add https://github.com/Thomascountz/claude_skills --skill jira-thomascountz
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Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/Thomascountz/claude_skills/tree/main/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Thomascountz/claude_skills --skill jira-thomascountz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams automate Jira issue management using the jira CLI, reducing repetitive manual work and enabling bulk operations, filtering, and workflow automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List, create, view, edit, and delete issues via CLI, including bulk operations
  • Custom fields & JQL queries: manage custom fields and perform advanced searches
  • Common workflows: find assigned issues, filter by status, bulk updates and transitions

Quick Start

Use the jira CLI to list your assigned issues: jira issue list -a$(jira me) --plain

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate bulk updates to multiple Jira issues from the command line?▼

Bulk operations in the jira CLI let you update multiple issues at once using JQL queries to filter and batch commands for transitions, status changes, or field updates across workflows without manual repetition.

Can I use JQL queries to filter and list Jira issues via CLI?▼

Yes, the jira CLI supports JQL queries for advanced searching and filtering issues by custom criteria, status, assignee, labels, components, and epics, enabling complex issue discovery and scripted workflows.

What output formats does the jira CLI support for issue data?▼

The jira CLI outputs issues in plain text, CSV, and JSON formats, letting you integrate issue data into scripts, reports, and automation pipelines without reformatting.

How do I manage custom fields and issue metadata through the jira CLI?▼

The jira CLI handles custom fields, assignees, priorities, statuses, labels, components, and epics as part of issue creation, editing, and bulk operations, supporting both interactive and scripted use cases.

Can I script Jira workflows and automate issue transitions via CLI?▼

Yes, the jira CLI enables scripted workflow automation, allowing you to create, transition, and manage issue statuses and permissions in batch operations without UI interaction.

Does the jira CLI work for both interactive commands and automated scripts?▼

The jira CLI supports both interactive use and scripted automation, with robust permission handling and multiple output formats designed for end-to-end Jira management workflows.

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