jira

Manage Jira Cloud issues, projects, and workflows via REST API calls.

76|18|Updated Dec 12, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill jira-vm0-ai
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Skill: jira
Source: https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills/tree/main/jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill jira-vm0-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill lets you manage Jira Cloud resources via curl, eliminating manual clicks and reducing time to access issues, projects, and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, search, and update issues using the Jira Cloud REST API
  • List projects and fetch details, transitions, and comments
  • Automate workflows by scripting common Jira operations

Quick Start

Use the Jira skill to fetch your own user details: bash -c 'curl -s -X GET "https://${JIRA_DOMAIN%.atlassian.net}.atlassian.net/rest/api/3/myself" -u "${JIRA_EMAIL}:${JIRA_API_TOKEN}" --header "Accept: application/json"' | jq .

Frequently Asked Questions about jira

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

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How do I automate Jira issue creation and updates via REST API?

You can automate Jira issue creation and updates using curl commands against the Jira Cloud REST API v3. The Skill provides programmatic control over issues by executing REST calls with your Jira domain, email, and API token for authentication, eliminating manual clicks and enabling scripted workflows.

Can I search Jira issues and retrieve details using command-line tools?

Yes, you can search Jira issues using JQL (Jira Query Language) via curl REST API calls and retrieve issue details, comments, and project information. The Skill automates these queries against Jira Cloud, returning structured data for further processing.

What do I need to set up to control Jira workflows programmatically?

You need a Jira Cloud domain, user email, and API token to authenticate curl requests. The Skill uses these credentials to transition issues through workflows and perform REST API v3 operations while adhering to Atlassian rate limits.

How do I list Jira projects and fetch project metadata via curl?

You can list Jira projects and retrieve metadata, transitions, and comments using curl commands authenticated with your Jira Cloud credentials. The Skill queries REST API v3 endpoints to fetch and display project details across multiple projects.

Does this work with Jira Cloud or on-premises Jira servers?

This Skill applies to Jira Cloud environments only. It uses the Jira Cloud REST API v3 and requires a cloud domain, so on-premises or Data Center instances are not supported.

Can I add comments to Jira issues programmatically?

Yes, you can add comments to Jira issues across multiple projects using curl REST API calls authenticated with your Jira credentials. The Skill enables scripted comment automation as part of workflow management.

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