setup-atlassian-workflow

Automate Jira work item creation, transitions, comments, and links via acli.

3|1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
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Skill: setup-atlassian-workflow
Source: https://github.com/malinskibeniamin/skills/tree/main/setup-atlassian-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malinskibeniamin/skills --skill setup-atlassian-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Opt-in Jira integration via acli (Atlassian CLI) to create work items, transition statuses, comment, and link PRs, enabling smoother cross-tool workflows for Jira users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and update Jira work items using acli commands in response to code events or QA findings.
  • Link GitHub PRs to Jira issues for traceability and faster review.
  • Run checks and verifications to ensure Jira operations are authenticated and gracefully skipped when acli is unavailable.

Quick Start

Authenticate acli, configure JIRA_PROJECT, and then run the skill to manage Jira work items.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-atlassian-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira work item management in GitHub workflows?

Jira work item management is automated by invoking acli commands to create, transition, comment, and link items. This enables issue triage, planning, and traceability across sprints by integrating Jira with GitHub workflows.

What is needed to link GitHub PRs to Jira issues for traceability?

Linking GitHub PRs to Jira issues requires an installed and authenticated acli, a defined JIRA_PROJECT, and environment readiness. The skill invokes acli to link PRs for faster review and traceability.

Can I run Jira operations if the Atlassian CLI is not installed?

Jira operations are gracefully skipped silently if acli is missing. The skill runs checks and verifications to ensure operations are authenticated, but will not execute Jira commands without the acli dependency.

How do I transition Jira issue statuses automatically from code events?

Jira issue statuses are transitioned automatically by invoking acli commands in response to code events or QA findings. Configuring JIRA_PROJECT and authenticating acli allows the workflow to update item statuses.

What's the best way to integrate Jira with GitHub for sprint planning?

Integrating Jira with GitHub for sprint planning is done using acli to create, update, and link work items. This approach enables smoother cross-tool workflows and traceability for teams managing sprints.

Why are my Jira work item updates being skipped during workflow execution?

Jira work item updates are skipped silently when acli is missing or unauthenticated. The skill checks environment readiness and requires an installed acli and defined JIRA_PROJECT to execute operations successfully.