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Automate Jira issue management via Atlassian REST API v3.

9|1|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#REST API#issues#jira#assignment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TonyCasey/lisa --skill jira-tonycasey
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/TonyCasey/lisa/tree/main/src/project/.lisa/skills/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TonyCasey/lisa --skill jira-tonycasey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Jira issue management can be tedious and error-prone; this Skill automates creating, listing, viewing, assigning, and transitioning Jira issues via the Atlassian REST API v3, reducing manual toil.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, list, view, assign, and transition Jira issues from the command line using lisa.
  • Manage epics, stories, tasks, and subtasks with parent-child relationships and status transitions.
  • Use cases include automation on PRs, release workflows, and branch-scoped ticket updates.

Quick Start

Use the jira skill to create a new issue: lisa jira create --type story --project PROJ --summary "New feature" --description "Description text"

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira issue creation from the command line?▼

You can automate Jira issue creation from the command line by using the lisa jira create command, specifying the issue type, project, summary, and description to generate tickets via the Atlassian REST API v3.

What do I need to configure before using the Jira REST API for CLI automation?▼

Before using the Jira REST API for CLI automation, you need a configured ~/.jira.d/ directory containing your endpoint, user, and api-token to authorize requests successfully.

Can I manage parent-child relationships for epics and subtasks using CLI Jira automation?▼

Yes, you can manage parent-child relationships for epics, stories, tasks, and subtasks using CLI Jira automation, enabling structured software project workflows with nested issue hierarchies.

How do I transition Jira issue statuses automatically in release workflows?▼

You transition Jira issue statuses automatically in release workflows by executing the lisa jira transition commands, which move tickets across workflow states via the Atlassian REST API v3.

Does this Jira CLI automation support listing and assigning existing issues?▼

This Jira CLI automation supports listing, viewing, and assigning existing issues via the lisa jira commands, reducing manual toil for ticket management during PR and branch workflows.

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