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youtrack

Automates YouTrack issue management via REST API and pcurl.

6|Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#rest-api#task-tracking#issue-management#work-log#youtrack#pcurl
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill youtrack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtrack
Source: https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/developer/skills/youtrack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill youtrack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YouTrack task management via REST API can be tedious and error-prone when done manually. This skill automates creating, updating, and querying issues, logging work, and managing comments, reducing repetitive work and speeding up workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue search: query YouTrack projects to find issues by status, assignee, or text.
  • Create and update: create new issues and update summaries, descriptions, assignees, states, and priorities.
  • Work logs and comments: add work logs and comments to track progress and collaborate.
  • Automation scenarios: onboard new tasks, triage backlog, and generate reports by scripting typical workflows.

Quick Start

Create a new YouTrack issue with a given summary and description using REST API and pcurl.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtrack

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate YouTrack issue management through the REST API?▼

YouTrack issue management is automated via REST API and pcurl to handle creating, updating, and searching issues. This approach uses profile-based connections to streamline project tracking workflows and reduce repetitive manual tasks.

Can I log work and manage comments on YouTrack issues automatically?▼

Yes, you can log work and manage comments on YouTrack issues automatically. The automation sends requests to REST API endpoints to add worklogs and post comments, enabling progress tracking and collaboration without manual data entry.

How do I search YouTrack issues by status or assignee using REST API?▼

Searching YouTrack issues by status, assignee, or text is done by querying the REST API through pcurl. This allows you to retrieve specific issues across projects to triage backlogs or generate tracking reports efficiently.

Do I need pcurl to create and update issues in YouTrack?▼

Yes, pcurl is required to execute the REST API requests for creating and updating YouTrack issues. It handles the profile-based connections and endpoint communication needed to modify summaries, descriptions, assignees, states, and priorities.

What is the best way to script YouTrack workflows for backlog triage?▼

The best way to script YouTrack workflows for backlog triage is using REST API automation with pcurl. It enables you to query issues by state, update priorities, assign issues, and add comments in a streamlined, repeatable process.

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