jira-issues
Create, update, and manage Jira issues from natural language. Use when the user wants to log bugs, create tickets, update issue status, or manage their Jira backlog.
Best use case
jira-issues is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create, update, and manage Jira issues from natural language. Use when the user wants to log bugs, create tickets, update issue status, or manage their Jira backlog.
Teams using jira-issues should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/jira-issues/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How jira-issues Compares
| Feature / Agent | jira-issues | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create, update, and manage Jira issues from natural language. Use when the user wants to log bugs, create tickets, update issue status, or manage their Jira backlog.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Jira Issue Management
Create and manage Jira issues using the Jira REST API or MCP.
## Setup
### Option 1: Jira MCP Server
Install the Jira MCP server for seamless integration:
```bash
npx @anthropic/create-mcp-server jira
```
### Option 2: Direct API
Set environment variables:
```bash
export JIRA_BASE_URL="https://yourcompany.atlassian.net"
export JIRA_EMAIL="your-email@company.com"
export JIRA_API_TOKEN="your-api-token"
```
Get your API token: https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens
## Creating Issues
### Basic Issue
```python
import requests
from requests.auth import HTTPBasicAuth
import os
def create_issue(project_key, summary, description, issue_type="Task"):
url = f"{os.environ['JIRA_BASE_URL']}/rest/api/3/issue"
auth = HTTPBasicAuth(
os.environ['JIRA_EMAIL'],
os.environ['JIRA_API_TOKEN']
)
payload = {
"fields": {
"project": {"key": project_key},
"summary": summary,
"description": {
"type": "doc",
"version": 1,
"content": [{
"type": "paragraph",
"content": [{"type": "text", "text": description}]
}]
},
"issuetype": {"name": issue_type}
}
}
response = requests.post(url, json=payload, auth=auth)
return response.json()
# Example
issue = create_issue("PROJ", "Fix login bug", "Users can't login with SSO", "Bug")
print(f"Created: {issue['key']}")
```
### With Labels and Priority
```python
def create_detailed_issue(project_key, summary, description,
issue_type="Task", priority="Medium",
labels=None, assignee=None):
payload = {
"fields": {
"project": {"key": project_key},
"summary": summary,
"description": {
"type": "doc",
"version": 1,
"content": [{
"type": "paragraph",
"content": [{"type": "text", "text": description}]
}]
},
"issuetype": {"name": issue_type},
"priority": {"name": priority},
}
}
if labels:
payload["fields"]["labels"] = labels
if assignee:
payload["fields"]["assignee"] = {"accountId": assignee}
# ... make request
```
## Common Issue Types
| Type | Use For |
|------|---------|
| Bug | Something broken |
| Task | Work item |
| Story | User-facing feature |
| Epic | Large initiative |
| Sub-task | Part of larger task |
## Updating Issues
### Change Status
```python
def transition_issue(issue_key, transition_name):
# Get available transitions
url = f"{JIRA_BASE_URL}/rest/api/3/issue/{issue_key}/transitions"
transitions = requests.get(url, auth=auth).json()
# Find matching transition
transition_id = None
for t in transitions['transitions']:
if t['name'].lower() == transition_name.lower():
transition_id = t['id']
break
# Execute transition
requests.post(url, json={"transition": {"id": transition_id}}, auth=auth)
```
### Add Comment
```python
def add_comment(issue_key, comment_text):
url = f"{JIRA_BASE_URL}/rest/api/3/issue/{issue_key}/comment"
payload = {
"body": {
"type": "doc",
"version": 1,
"content": [{
"type": "paragraph",
"content": [{"type": "text", "text": comment_text}]
}]
}
}
requests.post(url, json=payload, auth=auth)
```
## Searching Issues
### JQL Queries
```python
def search_issues(jql):
url = f"{JIRA_BASE_URL}/rest/api/3/search"
params = {"jql": jql, "maxResults": 50}
response = requests.get(url, params=params, auth=auth)
return response.json()['issues']
# Examples
my_bugs = search_issues("project = PROJ AND type = Bug AND assignee = currentUser()")
open_items = search_issues("project = PROJ AND status != Done")
recent = search_issues("project = PROJ AND created >= -7d")
```
## Quick Commands
When user says... create this:
| Command | Action |
|---------|--------|
| "log bug about X" | Bug issue with description |
| "create task for X" | Task issue |
| "what's on my plate" | JQL: assignee = currentUser() AND status != Done |
| "move X to done" | Transition issue to Done |
| "add comment to X" | Add comment to issue |
## Best Practices
1. **Summary**: Keep under 80 chars, start with verb (Fix, Add, Update)
2. **Description**: Include steps to reproduce for bugs
3. **Labels**: Use for categorization (frontend, backend, urgent)
4. **Links**: Reference related issues when relevant
## Scientific Skill Interleaving
This skill connects to the K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills ecosystem:
### Graph Theory
- **networkx** [○] via bicomodule
- Universal graph hub
### Bibliography References
- `general`: 734 citations in bib.duckdb
## Cat# Integration
This skill maps to **Cat# = Comod(P)** as a bicomodule in the equipment structure:
```
Trit: 0 (ERGODIC)
Home: Prof
Poly Op: ⊗
Kan Role: Adj
Color: #26D826
```
### GF(3) Naturality
The skill participates in triads satisfying:
```
(-1) + (0) + (+1) ≡ 0 (mod 3)
```
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