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jira-sync

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Syncs plan progress to a linked JIRA ticket. Posts plan contents, progress updates, branch links, and PR links at key milestones. Use this skill throughout the plan lifecycle to keep tickets in sync.

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How to use this skill

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/integration/jira-sync-codyswanngt-lisa-2/SKILL.md

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After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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JIRA Ticket Sync

Sync current plan progress to JIRA ticket: $ARGUMENTS

If no argument provided, search for a ticket URL in the active plan file (most recently modified .md in plans/).

Workflow

Step 1: Identify Ticket and Context

  1. Parse ticket ID from $ARGUMENTS or extract from the active plan file
  2. Fetch current ticket state via JIRA MCP (mcp__atlassian__getJiraIssue)
  3. Determine current milestone by checking:
    • Does a plan file exist? → Plan created
    • Is there a working branch? → Implementation started
    • Are tasks in progress? → Active implementation
    • Is there an open PR? → PR ready for review
    • Is the PR merged? → Complete

Step 2: Gather Update Content

Based on the current milestone:

MilestoneContent to Post
Plan createdPlan summary, branch name, link to PR (if draft exists)
Implementation in progressTask completion summary (X of Y tasks done), any blockers
PR readyPR link, summary of changes, test results
PR mergedFinal summary, suggest moving ticket to "Done"

Step 3: Post Update

  1. Add a comment to the ticket with the gathered content via JIRA MCP
  2. Update ticket fields if applicable:
    • Add branch name to a custom field or comment
    • Add PR link to a custom field or comment
  3. Report what was synced to the user

Step 4: Suggest Status Transition

Based on the milestone, suggest (but don't automatically perform) a status transition:

MilestoneSuggested Status
Plan created"In Progress"
PR ready"In Review"
PR merged"Done"

Important Notes

  • Never auto-transition ticket status — always suggest and let the user confirm
  • Idempotent updates — running sync multiple times at the same milestone should not create duplicate comments
  • Comment format — use JIRA markdown with clear headers and bullet points

Execution

Sync the ticket now.