x-jira

Automate Jira ticket operations, triage, and user lookups via a unified interface.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/michaeltarleton/jira-expert --skill x-jira
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: x-jira
Source: https://github.com/michaeltarleton/jira-expert/tree/main/.claude/skills/x-jira
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michaeltarleton/jira-expert --skill x-jira

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unified Jira interface to streamline ticket operations, user lookups, triage, and data access.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find users, get tickets, create tickets, search, edit, transition, comment, mentions, and triage
  • Triage and mentions tracking with WSJF scoring and SWR-based data access
  • Use as a context provider for other skills needing Jira information

Quick Start

Fetch a ticket by key (e.g., PROJ-123) or run a search to see results in JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions about x-jira

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Jira ticket triage across multiple projects?

Automate Jira ticket creation and editing by using a unified command interface that supports finding users, searching tickets, transitioning issues, and adding comments. It outputs structured JSON when invoked with --json --quiet flags.

How does SWR caching work with Jira ticket data?

SWR-style caching for Jira tickets stores fetched issue data locally, serving subsequent reads from cache while revalidating in the background. This accelerates ticket triage and search operations by minimizing redundant API calls.

Can I track Jira mentions and calculate WSJF scoring automatically?

Track Jira mentions and calculate WSJF scoring automatically through the triage feature, which provides mentions tracking and weighted shortest job first prioritization across multiple projects. This streamlines backlog refinement and prioritization workflows.

What is the best way to get Jira ticket data as JSON for automation?

Get Jira ticket data as JSON by invoking the tool with the --json and --quiet flags, which outputs structured ticket, search, and triage results suitable for automated pipelines and context provisioning.

Does this Jira automation tool support finding users and transitioning issues?

Find users and transition issues using the unified Jira interface, which supports user lookups, ticket creation, searching, editing, transitioning, commenting, and mentions tracking within a single automation workflow.

Can I use Jira ticket data as a context provider for other automation skills?

Use Jira ticket data as a context provider for other automation skills by fetching tickets or running searches via the policy-driven MCP path. It caches and exposes ticket information for downstream automation workflows requiring Jira context.