How does it handle Markdown formatting?

The skill includes specialized logic to convert standard Markdown into Jira's specific wiki markup syntax, ensuring bold text, lists, and code blocks render correctly.

Can I manage sprints and boards with this skill?

Absolutely. You can list boards, view active or planned sprints, and add specific issues to sprints directly through the command interface.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have the jira-cli tool installed (usually via Homebrew) and authenticated with your Jira URL, username, and API token.

Does it support Jira custom fields?

Yes, it includes a field discovery script to find custom field IDs and supports setting those values during issue creation and editing.

Does this skill support Jira Cloud and Data Center?

Yes, it utilizes the jira-cli tool which is compatible with both Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center/Server instances.

Jira CLI Integration

Name: Jira CLI Integration
Author: kylesnowschwartz

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Manages Jira issues, sprints, and boards directly within Claude Code using native wiki markup formatting.

The Jira CLI skill bridges the gap between your development environment and project management by integrating powerful jira-cli capabilities into Claude. It allows for seamless issue tracking, status transitions, and work logging without leaving the terminal. The skill specifically addresses the friction of Jira's unique wiki markup by providing automatic syntax conversion and validation, ensuring that bug reports and feature requests are perfectly formatted. Whether you're searching the backlog with JQL, managing active sprints, or linking related tickets, this skill provides a structured, developer-centric interface for Jira.

Key Features

01Full issue lifecycle management including creation, editing, and transitions

020 GitHub stars

03Time tracking and worklog management with comment support

04Automatic Markdown to Jira Wiki Markup conversion and syntax validation

05Advanced JQL searching with support for custom filters and output formats

06Comprehensive sprint and board management for agile workflows

Use Cases

01Querying the project backlog to identify and link related issues during architectural planning

02Creating detailed bug reports from templates directly after identifying issues in code

03Transitioning ticket statuses and logging development time immediately upon task completion

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kylesnowschwartz/jira-cli-skill jira

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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