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Agent skill

Jira CLI

by Code-and-Sorts in Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents

Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows.

MITAuto-check passedProduct & Project Management

Install Jira CLI

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill jira-cli -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents jira-cli --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/jira-cli .claude/skills/jira-cli && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
jira-cli
GitHub stars
578
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~1.7k tokens
SKILL.md length
283 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
4
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows.

  • Works in 3 steps: Install jira-cli: brew install… → Set API token: export… → Initialize: jira init and follow prompts
  • The user asks about Jira tasks
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use, Prerequisites, Issue Commands and Epic Commands, plus 7 more sections
  • Calls brew; needs JIRA_API_TOKEN

What it does

Jira CLI is an agent skill from Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents. Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows. Use when the user asks about Jira tasks, tickets, issues, sprints, or needs to manage project work items.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts. Compatibility notes: Requires jira-cli installed (https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli) and configured with jira init. Requires JIRAAPITOKEN environment variable.

It sits in Product & Project Management, covering User stories. It works with Jira. The repository describes itself as: ✨ A curated list of awesome GitHub instructions, prompt, skills, MCPs and agent markdown files for enhancing your GitHub Copilot AI experience. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user asks about Jira tasks
  • Needs to manage project work items

Example prompts

  • “/jira-cli”

Requirements

  • A credential in JIRA_API_TOKEN
  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Requires jira-cli installed (https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli) and configured with `jira init`. Requires JIRA_API_TOKEN environment variable.

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Install jira-cli: brew install ankitpokhrel/jira-cli/jira-cli (macOS) or download from releases
  2. Set API token: export JIRA_API_TOKEN="your-token"
  3. Initialize: jira init and follow prompts

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit a26d912. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • brew

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • github.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:

    • JIRA_API_TOKEN

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Requires jira-cli installed (https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli) and configured with `jira init`. Requires JIRA_API_TOKEN environment variable.

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Jira CLI loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 67 tokens; SKILL.md has 283 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~67
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.7k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents at commit a26d912, republished under its MIT licence (© Code-and-Sorts). 283 words, ~1,708 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/jira-cli/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
jira-cli
description
Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows. Use when the user asks about Jira tasks, tickets, issues, sprints, or needs to manage project work items.
compatibility
Requires jira-cli installed (https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli) and configured with `jira init`. Requires JIRA_API_TOKEN environment variable.
license
MIT
metadata.author
Colby Timm
metadata.version
1.0

Jira CLI

Interact with Atlassian Jira from the command line using jira-cli.

When to Use

  • User asks to create, view, edit, or search Jira issues/tickets
  • User needs to transition issues through workflow states (To Do → In Progress → Done)
  • User wants to manage sprints, epics, or boards
  • User needs to assign issues, add comments, or log work time
  • User asks about their current tasks or sprint progress

Prerequisites

  1. Install jira-cli: brew install ankitpokhrel/jira-cli/jira-cli (macOS) or download from releases
  2. Set API token: export JIRA_API_TOKEN="your-token"
  3. Initialize: jira init and follow prompts

Issue Commands

List Issues
bash
# List issues in current project
jira issue list

# List my assigned issues
jira issue list -a$(jira me)

# List issues by status
jira issue list -s"In Progress"

# List high priority issues
jira issue list -yHigh

# List issues with multiple filters
jira issue list -a$(jira me) -s"To Do" -yHigh --created week

# List issues with raw JQL
jira issue list -q "project = PROJ AND status = 'In Progress'"

# Plain text output for scripting
jira issue list --plain --columns key,summary,status --no-headers
Create Issues
bash
# Interactive issue creation
jira issue create

# Create with all options specified
jira issue create -tBug -s"Login button not working" -b"Description here" -yHigh --no-input

# Create a story
jira issue create -tStory -s"Add user authentication" -yMedium

# Create with labels and components
jira issue create -tTask -s"Update dependencies" -lmaintenance -l"tech-debt" -Cbackend

# Create and assign to self
jira issue create -tBug -s"Fix crash on startup" -a$(jira me) --no-input
View Issues
bash
# View issue details
jira issue view ISSUE-123

# View with comments
jira issue view ISSUE-123 --comments 10

# View in plain text
jira issue view ISSUE-123 --plain

# Open issue in browser
jira open ISSUE-123
Edit Issues
bash
# Edit summary
jira issue edit ISSUE-123 -s"Updated summary"

# Edit description
jira issue edit ISSUE-123 -b"New description"

# Edit priority
jira issue edit ISSUE-123 -yHigh

# Add labels
jira issue edit ISSUE-123 -lnew-label
Transition Issues
bash
# Move issue to a new status
jira issue move ISSUE-123 "In Progress"

# Move with comment
jira issue move ISSUE-123 "Done" --comment "Completed the task"

# Move and set resolution
jira issue move ISSUE-123 "Done" -RFixed
Assign Issues
bash
# Assign to self
jira issue assign ISSUE-123 $(jira me)

# Assign to specific user
jira issue assign ISSUE-123 username

# Unassign
jira issue assign ISSUE-123 x
Comments
bash
# Add a comment
jira issue comment add ISSUE-123 "This is my comment"

# Add comment from editor
jira issue comment add ISSUE-123
Work Logging
bash
# Log time
jira issue worklog add ISSUE-123 "2h 30m"

# Log time with comment
jira issue worklog add ISSUE-123 "1d 4h" --comment "Completed feature implementation" --no-input
bash
# Link two issues
jira issue link ISSUE-123 ISSUE-456 Blocks

# Unlink issues
jira issue unlink ISSUE-123 ISSUE-456

# Clone an issue
jira issue clone ISSUE-123 -s"Cloned: New summary"

# Delete an issue
jira issue delete ISSUE-123

Epic Commands

bash
# List epics
jira epic list

# List epics in table format
jira epic list --table

# Create an epic
jira epic create -n"Q1 Features" -s"Epic summary" -b"Epic description"

# Add issues to epic
jira epic add EPIC-1 ISSUE-123 ISSUE-456

# Remove issues from epic
jira epic remove ISSUE-123 ISSUE-456

Sprint Commands

bash
# List sprints
jira sprint list

# List current/active sprint
jira sprint list --current

# List my issues in current sprint
jira sprint list --current -a$(jira me)

# Add issues to sprint
jira sprint add SPRINT_ID ISSUE-123 ISSUE-456

Project & Board Commands

bash
# List projects
jira project list

# List boards
jira board list

# List releases/versions
jira release list

# Open project in browser
jira open

Utility Commands

bash
# Get current username
jira me

# Show help
jira --help
jira issue --help

# Setup shell completion
jira completion bash  # or zsh, fish, powershell

Common Flags

FlagDescription
--plainPlain text output (no interactive UI)
--rawRaw JSON output
--csvCSV output
--no-inputSkip interactive prompts
-t, --typeIssue type (Bug, Story, Task, Epic)
-s, --summaryIssue summary/title
-b, --bodyIssue description
-y, --priorityPriority (Highest, High, Medium, Low, Lowest)
-l, --labelLabels (repeatable)
-a, --assigneeAssignee username
-r, --reporterReporter username
-C, --componentComponent name
-P, --parentParent issue/epic key
-q, --jqlRaw JQL query
--createdFilter by creation date (-7d, week, month)
--order-bySort field
--reverseReverse sort order

Common Workflows

Start Working on an Issue
bash
# Assign to self and move to In Progress
jira issue assign ISSUE-123 $(jira me)
jira issue move ISSUE-123 "In Progress"
Complete an Issue
bash
# Log work and close
jira issue worklog add ISSUE-123 "4h" --no-input
jira issue move ISSUE-123 "Done" --comment "Completed" -RFixed
Daily Standup Review
bash
# View my current sprint tasks
jira sprint list --current -a$(jira me)
Create and Track a Bug
bash
# Create bug
jira issue create -tBug -s"App crashes on login" -yHigh -lbug --no-input
# Note the returned issue key, then assign
jira issue assign BUG-123 $(jira me)
jira issue move BUG-123 "In Progress"

Output Examples

CommandUse Case
jira issue list --plainScript-friendly output
jira issue list --rawJSON for parsing
jira issue list --csvExport to spreadsheet

Limitations

  • Requires prior jira init configuration
  • Some features may vary between Jira Cloud and Server
  • Complex custom fields may require --custom flag with field IDs
  • Rate limits apply based on Jira instance configuration

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/jira-cli of Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit a26d912

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Jira CLI

What does Jira CLI do?

Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows. Jira CLI is an agent skill from Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents. Interact with Jira from the command line to create, list, view, edit, and transition issues, manage sprints and epics, and perform common Jira workflows.

When should I use Jira CLI?

Jira CLI fits situations like: the user asks about Jira tasks; needs to manage project work items.

How do I install Jira CLI in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill jira-cli -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/jira-cli in Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents) into .claude/skills/jira-cli in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Jira CLI in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill jira-cli -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/jira-cli in Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents) into .agents/skills/jira-cli in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Jira CLI in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill jira-cli -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/jira-cli, .gemini/skills/jira-cli, .github/skills/jira-cli and .opencode/skills/jira-cli in your project.

What does Jira CLI need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Jira CLI needs the command-line tools its instructions call (brew) and credentials named JIRA_API_TOKEN. Our summary lists: A credential in JIRA_API_TOKEN. Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Requires jira-cli installed (https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli) and configured with `jira init`. Requires JIRA_API_TOKEN environment variable..

Does Jira CLI access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: github.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Jira CLI safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Jira CLI use?

Jira CLI is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Jira CLI use?

About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Jira CLI?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Jira CLI: Codemie Jira Assistant (codemie-ai/codemie-code, 294 stars), Enrich Us (LIDR-academy/AI4Devs-LTI-extended, 278 stars), Create User Story (huytieu/COG-second-brain, 1.3k stars) and Acceptance Criteria Check (shopsys/shopsys, 350 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Jira CLI?

Code-and-Sorts (a GitHub organization) maintains it in Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents, which has 578 GitHub stars. The repository holds 4 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Source: Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.