How does the skill decide between CLI and MCP backends?

The skill runs an automated check upon activation: it first looks for the 'jira' CLI command, and if not found, it checks for available Atlassian MCP tools.

Can I transition issues through custom workflows?

Yes. The skill is designed to fetch available transitions for a specific issue first, ensuring it respects your project's unique workflow requirements.

Is it safe to let the AI edit my ticket descriptions?

The skill includes a safety protocol that requires showing the original description and obtaining user approval before any modification is applied.

Does this skill work with both Jira Cloud and Data Center?

Yes, as long as you have the Jira CLI or Atlassian MCP configured to connect to your instance, this skill can manage issues across different Jira environments.

What happens if I don't have Jira tools installed?

If neither backend is detected, Claude will provide you with a setup guide and links to install the Jira CLI or configure the Atlassian MCP.

Jira Project Manager

Name: Jira Project Manager
Author: softaworks

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Collaboration Tools

Manages Jira issues and project workflows directly through natural language commands and automated tool integrations.

About

The Jira skill provides a robust interface for Claude to interact with Atlassian Jira using either the Jira CLI or Atlassian MCP tools. It streamlines the software development lifecycle by allowing developers to create, view, search, and transition tickets directly from their agent environment. With built-in safety mechanisms that enforce state verification and manual approvals, it ensures project data remains accurate while significantly reducing context-switching between the IDE and the browser.

Key Features

Sprint and backlog status tracking with JQL search capabilities
347 GitHub stars
Automatic detection of Jira issue keys (e.g., PROJ-123) in conversation
Dual-backend support for Jira CLI and Atlassian MCP tools
Comprehensive issue management including creation, comments, and assignment
Advanced workflow transition handling with state-before-action verification

Use Cases

Context-aware ticket creation during coding sessions based on identified bugs or tasks
Rapid status updates and comment logging without leaving the terminal
Managing sprint backlogs and assigning issues during planning or stand-ups

About

Key Features

Sprint and backlog status tracking with JQL search capabilities
347 GitHub stars
Automatic detection of Jira issue keys (e.g., PROJ-123) in conversation
Dual-backend support for Jira CLI and Atlassian MCP tools
Comprehensive issue management including creation, comments, and assignment
Advanced workflow transition handling with state-before-action verification

Use Cases

Context-aware ticket creation during coding sessions based on identified bugs or tasks
Rapid status updates and comment logging without leaving the terminal
Managing sprint backlogs and assigning issues during planning or stand-ups