| name | using-jira |
| description | Use when working with Jira issues, epics, sprints, or workflows via the jira CLI tool |
Using Jira CLI
Use the jira CLI tool via the Bash tool for all Jira operations.
Authentication & Setup
IMPORTANT: If you encounter authentication or configuration errors:
Check if jira CLI is installed:
which jira || echo "Not installed. Visit: https://github.com/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli"Check authentication status:
jira meIf not configured, prompt user to run:
jira initCommon config location:
~/.config/.jira/.config.yml
Commands & Usage
See @common-commands.md for detailed command reference, examples, and common operations.
Best Practices
- Use
jiracommands via Bash tool for all Jira operations - Always check
jira <command> --helpfor available options - Use interactive mode for complex operations when appropriate
- Use
--rawflag for JSON output with jq processing - Use
--plainfor script-friendly output - Use
--no-truncateto see full content in list views