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Jira Syntax

  • 384 installs
  • 73 repo stars
  • Updated August 2, 2026
  • netresearch/jira-skill

jira-syntax is a Claude Code skill that converts Markdown to Jira wiki markup, supplies bug and feature templates, and validates syntax before submission for developers who need readable Jira tickets.

About

jira-syntax is a Netresearch Claude Code skill (version 3.18.3) for authoring Jira descriptions, comments, and queries without broken formatting. It maps Markdown habits—headings, bold, code blocks, links, lists, and tables—to Jira wiki markup such as h2., *bold*, {code:java}, and [label|url], and ships two templates for bug reports and feature requests plus a validate-jira-syntax.sh checker. Developers reach for jira-syntax when pasting GitHub-flavored Markdown into Jira fields, preparing sprint-ready bug reports with reproduction steps, or drafting feature requests with acceptance criteria before handing tickets to jira-communication for API submission. The bundled quick-reference and cross-project GitLab link conventions reduce rework from common mistakes like ## headings, **bold**, or bare merge-request refs that Jira misrenders as images.

  • Jira wiki markup formatting
  • JQL query basics for filters
  • Issue linking and hierarchy
  • Sprint and epic field conventions
  • Readable ticket templates for agents

Jira Syntax by the numbers

  • 384 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +17 installs in the week ending Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #816 of 3,282 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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Last updatedAugust 2, 2026
Repositorynetresearch/jira-skill

How do you format Jira wiki markup correctly?

Write valid Jira descriptions, comments, and queries using JQL and wiki markup so tickets, epics, and sprint boards stay readable for engineers and PMs.

Who is it for?

Developers and tech leads who write Jira tickets daily and need Markdown-to-wiki conversion without broken tables, code blocks, or issue links.

Skip if: Teams that only need Jira REST API automation without formatting help, because API operations belong in the separate jira-communication skill.

When should I use this skill?

A developer is drafting or pasting Jira descriptions, comments, bug reports, feature requests, or JQL-backed ticket text that must use wiki markup instead of Markdown.

What you get

Jira-ready wiki markup text, validated bug-report and feature-request drafts, and syntax-check results from validate-jira-syntax.sh.

  • Jira wiki markup text
  • Validated bug or feature ticket draft

By the numbers

  • Skill version 3.18.3 in the Netresearch jira-skill repository
  • Includes 2 Jira templates: bug report and feature request
  • Provides validate-jira-syntax.sh for automated wiki markup checking

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Jira Syntax

Jira wiki markup syntax, templates, and validation. For API operations, use the jira-communication skill.

Quick Syntax Reference

Jira SyntaxPurposeNOT this (Markdown)
h2. TitleHeading## Title
*bold*Bold**bold**
_italic_Italic*italic*
{{code}}Inline code` code `
{code:java}...{code}Code block`` `java ``
`[text\url]`Link
[PROJ-123]Issue link-
[~username]User mention@username
* itemBullet list- item
# itemNumbered list1. item
`\\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:

${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/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
## Headingh2. Heading
**bold***bold*
` code `{{code}}
[text](url)`[text\
- bullet* bullet
h2.Titleh2. Title
MR !42 (bare GitLab ref)`[MR 42\

Integration with jira-communication Skill

Workflow: 1. Get template from jira-syntax 2. Fill content using Jira wiki markup 3. Validate with ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/validate-jira-syntax.sh 4. Submit via jira-communication skill

References

  • references/jira-syntax-quick-reference.md - Complete syntax documentation
  • references/cross-project-refs.md - GitLab cross-project ref convention (group/project!N, group/project#N, group/project@tag) when linking to GitLab from Jira
  • templates/bug-report-template.md - Bug report template
  • templates/feature-request-template.md - Feature request template
  • ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/validate-jira-syntax.sh - Automated syntax checker
  • Official Jira Wiki Markup

Related skills

How it compares

Pick jira-syntax when the blocker is readable wiki markup and templates; use a Jira API or MCP integration when automation and ticket creation are the goal.

FAQ

Does jira-syntax post tickets to Jira automatically?

jira-syntax does not call the Jira API. The skill formats descriptions and comments in wiki markup, validates syntax with validate-jira-syntax.sh, and pairs with the jira-communication skill when API submission is required.

What templates does jira-syntax include?

jira-syntax bundles two templates: bug-report-template.md with environment and reproduction sections, and feature-request-template.md with user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for sprint-ready tickets.

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