JIRA Sync for SpecWeave FAQs

Question 1

Does this skill perform the actual data sync?

Accepted Answer

This skill provides help, guidance, and configuration support. To execute the actual synchronization of data, you should use the /sw-jira:sync command.

Question 2

What data flows between SpecWeave and JIRA?

Accepted Answer

Content such as specifications and tasks flow from SpecWeave to JIRA, while the status of those tasks (Open, In Progress, Closed) flows from JIRA back to SpecWeave.

Question 3

Is my JIRA API token kept secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill ensures your credentials are saved in a local .env file that is added to your .gitignore, meaning the secrets are never committed to your repository or shared externally.

Question 4

What happens if I have incorrect permissions in JIRA?

Accepted Answer

The skill includes error handling logic that can identify 401 Unauthorized or 403 Forbidden errors, helping you determine if your token is invalid or if your account lacks the necessary project permissions.

Question 5

How do I set up the JIRA synchronization?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides a step-by-step guide: generate an API token from your Atlassian account, provide your JIRA email and domain, and the skill will help you save these securely in a gitignored .env file.

JIRA Sync for SpecWeave

Key Features

Use Cases

JIRA Sync for SpecWeave

Key Features

Use Cases