> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xpander.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Jira

> Learn how to integrate AI agents with Jira using xpander.ai. Create intelligent workflows that automatically assign tasks, analyze issue trends, generate reports, and trigger actions based on project activity.

## About Jira

Jira is a versatile project management and issue-tracking software developed by Atlassian, widely utilized by software development teams and various other departments to plan, track, and manage work efficiently.

Key features include:

* **Customizable Workflows**: Adapt Jira to fit your team's processes by customizing issue types, fields, and workflows.

* **Agile Boards**: Utilize Scrum and Kanban boards to visualize work, manage sprints, and track progress.

* **Reporting and Dashboards**: Generate real-time reports and dashboards to gain insights into team performance and project status.

* **Integration Capabilities**: Jira integrates with various development and collaboration tools, including Bitbucket, Confluence, and third-party applications, enhancing its functionality.

## Authentication Options

Below are possible authentication options you can choose:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Built-in xpander.ai Auth">
    The simplest way to connect to Jira is by using xpander.ai's built-in authentication:

    1. Go to the **Agentic Connectors** section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
    2. Select **Jira** from the available integrations.
    3. Click **+ Create new connection**.
    4. Enter a **connector name** as desired, e.g., "xpander-jira".
    5. Choose **OAuth2** as the authentication method.
    6. Click **Authorize xpander.ai**.
    7. Grant xpander.ai permission to access your account.
    8. Save the configuration.

           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/LlS2h9KFm-BULLrL/images/connectors/jira/img_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=LlS2h9KFm-BULLrL&q=85&s=f2363797544e424e06a5aba95e5ae3b6" alt="Img 2" width="2164" height="1340" data-path="images/connectors/jira/img_2.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Integration of Jira into AI Agent

Once you've configured your Jira account with the authentication option(s) described above, you can integrate it into your AI agent with xpander.ai:

1. In your xpander.ai dashboard, go to the **Agent Configuration** tab and select **Tools**, then click **Add Tools**.
2. Select **Connectors**.
3. Choose **Jira** with the same **connector name** you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-jira).
4. Select the available Jira operations that suit your use case.

To grant your agent issue management capabilities, enable the following operations.

* **Bulk Get Issues**
* **Bulk Create Issues**
* **Get Issue Details**
* **Edit Issue**
* **Assign Issue**
* **Delete Issue**

5. Click **Save**, then click **Publish** to publish the updated agent.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/LlS2h9KFm-BULLrL/images/connectors/jira/img_4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=LlS2h9KFm-BULLrL&q=85&s=0d7082bc72e93b52e6a0db0ca0ae4be0" alt="Img 4" width="2880" height="1552" data-path="images/connectors/jira/img_4.png" />

## AI Agent Jira Prompt Library

Below are possible prompts or use cases you can try after integrating Jira into your xpander AI agent:

```
Could you retrieve the audit records from {start_date} to {end_date}?
```

```
Could you create a new component called {component_name} in the {project_key} project?
```

```
Can you bulk move these issues to the {project_name} project?
```

```
Can you retrieve the thumbnail for attachment {attachment_id}?
```

## Related Resources

* [Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)](/guides/deploy/mcp)
* [Jira API Documentation](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/rest/v3/intro/)