| name | jira-syntax |
| description | Jira wiki markup syntax validation, templates, and formatting guidance. Use when: (1) Writing Jira issue descriptions or comments, (2) Converting Markdown to Jira wiki markup, (3) Requesting bug report or feature request templates, (4) Validating Jira syntax before submission, (5) Keywords like 'jira format', 'wiki markup', 'jira syntax', 'format for jira', (6) Ensuring content uses h2./h3. headings instead of Markdown ##, (7) Checking code blocks use {code:lang} not triple backticks, (8) Any task involving Jira text formatting |
Jira Syntax Validation Skill
Provides Jira wiki markup syntax validation, templates, and formatting guidance. For API operations, use the jira-communication skill.
Quick Syntax Reference
| Jira Syntax | Purpose | NOT this (Markdown) |
|---|---|---|
h2. Title |
Heading | ## Title |
*bold* |
Bold | **bold** |
_italic_ |
Italic | *italic* |
{{code}} |
Inline code | `code` |
{code:java}...{code} |
Code block | java ``` |
[text|url] |
Link | [text](url) |
[PROJ-123] |
Issue link | - |
[~username] |
User mention | @username |
* item |
Bullet list | - item |
# item |
Numbered list | 1. item |
||Header|| |
Table header | |Header| |
See references/jira-syntax-quick-reference.md for complete syntax documentation.
Available Templates
Bug Report
Path: templates/bug-report-template.md
Sections: Environment, Steps to Reproduce, Expected/Actual Behavior, Error Messages, Technical Notes
Feature Request
Path: templates/feature-request-template.md
Sections: Overview, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Technical Approach, Success Metrics
Syntax Validation
Run before submitting to Jira:
scripts/validate-jira-syntax.sh path/to/content.txt
Validation Checklist
- Headings:
h2. Title(space after period) - Bold:
*text*(single asterisk) - Code blocks:
{code:language}...{code} - Lists:
*for bullets,#for numbers - Links:
[label|url]or[PROJ-123] - Tables:
||Header||and|Cell| - Colors:
{color:red}text{color} - Panels:
{panel:title=X}...{panel}
Common Mistakes
| ❌ Wrong | ✅ Correct |
|---|---|
## Heading |
h2. Heading |
**bold** |
*bold* |
`code` |
{{code}} |
[text](url) |
[text|url] |
- bullet |
* bullet |
h2.Title |
h2. Title |
Integration with jira-communication Skill
Workflow:
- Get template from jira-syntax
- Fill content using Jira wiki markup
- Validate with
scripts/validate-jira-syntax.sh - Submit via jira-communication scripts (e.g.,
uv run scripts/workflow/jira-create.py)
References
references/jira-syntax-quick-reference.md- Complete syntax documentationtemplates/bug-report-template.md- Bug report templatetemplates/feature-request-template.md- Feature request templatescripts/validate-jira-syntax.sh- Automated syntax checker- Official Jira Wiki Markup