Jayrah FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP and how does Jayrah use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) enables Jayrah to integrate with AI tools like VS Code Copilot. Jayrah runs as an MCP server, exposing Jira operations that can be accessed and utilized within these AI environments. This allows for natural language interactions to manage Jira tasks.

Question 2

How do I install and configure Jayrah?

Accepted Answer

Jayrah can be installed using uv (`uvx jayrah`) or by building from source. Configuration involves setting up a `config.yaml` file in `~/.config/jayrah/` with your Jira server, user credentials, and other settings. Environment variables can also be used for configuration.

Question 3

What is Jayrah?

Accepted Answer

Jayrah is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that enhances your Jira experience by providing fuzzy search capabilities (using fzf) and AI-powered command palette features (via MCP) directly in your terminal. This allows for faster issue finding, creation, and management.

Question 4

What are the key features of Jayrah?

Accepted Answer

Jayrah's key features include fuzzy search for efficient issue finding, an AI-powered command palette through MCP integration, customizable issue views using JQL queries, Git branch creation directly from Jira issues, and shell completion for ZSH and Bash.

Question 5

How do I create Git branches using Jayrah?

Accepted Answer

The `jayrah git-branch` command allows you to create Git branches directly from your assigned Jira issues. You can search for specific issues using search terms or filter by status, priority, or other JQL-based criteria. The tool then suggests a formatted branch name based on the issue key and summary.

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