What happens if the Jira API call fails?

The script includes robust error handling that will report the specific HTTP error details and exit with a failure status if the update cannot be completed.

What field does this skill update in Jira?

This skill specifically updates the 'Release Blocker' custom field (customfield_10847), which is a standard part of the Red Hat and OpenShift Jira workflow.

What authentication is required for this skill?

You must set the JIRA_API_TOKEN and JIRA_USERNAME environment variables with your Atlassian API token and account email respectively.

Is it possible to clear the Release Blocker field?

Yes, you can clear the field by passing an empty string as the value argument in the command.

Can I use this for any Jira project?

Yes, provided the target Jira instance uses the same Custom Field ID (10847) and option IDs for the Release Blocker field.

Jira Release Blocker Manager

Name: Jira Release Blocker Manager
Author: openshift-eng

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协作工具

Updates the Release Blocker status on Jira issues to streamline project management and release readiness workflows.

The Set Release Blocker skill enables developers to manage critical issue statuses in Jira directly from their AI assistant. Specifically designed for OpenShift and Red Hat development environments, it automates the modification of the 'Release Blocker' custom field, allowing users to mark regressions as approved blockers, reject them, or clear the field entirely. This tool is essential for maintaining high-quality release cycles by ensuring that component readiness issues are accurately tracked and visible to the entire engineering team without requiring manual browser-based updates.

主要功能

01Supports JSON output for integration into larger automation pipelines

02Supports 'Approved', 'Rejected', and clear status options

03Provides direct clickable links to the updated Jira issue in the terminal

04Updates the 'Release Blocker' custom field (ID 10847) on any Jira issue

05Automated verification ensures changes are successfully applied to the API

0660 GitHub stars

使用场景

01Updating release status for multiple issues during a component readiness review

02Marking a critical regression as an 'Approved' release blocker during triage

03Removing a release blocker flag once a fix has been verified and merged

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openshift-eng/ai-helpers set-release-blocker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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