Will this create duplicate comments if run multiple times?

No, the skill is idempotent. it checks if the links already exist in the GitHub PR description and Jira comments before making any changes.

Does this skill require external CLI tools?

Yes, this skill requires both the GitHub CLI (gh) and the Jira CLI (jira) to be installed, authenticated, and configured on your local machine.

Which Jira status transitions are supported?

The skill specifically automates the transition from 'New' to 'In Progress' to signify that work has started on the linked pull request.

Can I update story points with this skill?

Yes, you can optionally provide story points as a parameter, and the skill will update the Jira issue accordingly.

Jira-GitHub Sync

Name: Jira-GitHub Sync
Author: yanmxa

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Collaboration Tools

Automates bidirectional linking between Jira issues and GitHub pull requests while managing statuses and sprint assignments.

About

The Link Jira-PR skill streamlines the connection between project tracking and development workflows by automating the synchronization of Jira issues and GitHub pull requests. It ensures real-time traceability by cross-linking PRs and issues, handling status transitions (e.g., moving tickets to In Progress), and managing sprint assignments and story points. This tool is essential for developers looking to eliminate the manual overhead of updating project management boards after every code contribution.

Key Features

Automatic issue status transitions from New to In Progress
9 GitHub stars
Automated active sprint assignment for linked issues
Idempotent execution to prevent duplicate links or comments
Bidirectional linking between GitHub PRs and Jira issues
Optional story point configuration via command line

Use Cases

Automatically moving Jira issues to the active sprint upon starting work
Connecting a newly created PR to a Jira ticket for complete traceability
Ensuring project management boards reflect real-time development progress without manual entry

About

Key Features

Automatic issue status transitions from New to In Progress
9 GitHub stars
Automated active sprint assignment for linked issues
Idempotent execution to prevent duplicate links or comments
Bidirectional linking between GitHub PRs and Jira issues
Optional story point configuration via command line

Use Cases

Automatically moving Jira issues to the active sprint upon starting work
Connecting a newly created PR to a Jira ticket for complete traceability
Ensuring project management boards reflect real-time development progress without manual entry