jira_update_issue

Modify Jira issues by updating fields, changing statuses, linking Epics, and attaching files using a JSON-based input for precise control and automation.

Instructions

Update an existing Jira issue including changing status, adding Epic links, updating fields, etc.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`additional_fields`	No	Optional JSON string of additional fields to update. Use this for custom fields or more complex updates.	{}
`attachments`	No	Optional JSON string or comma-separated list of file paths to attach to the issue. Example: "/path/to/file1.txt,/path/to/file2.txt" or "["/path/to/file1.txt","/path/to/file2.txt"]"
`fields`	Yes	A valid JSON object of fields to update as a string. Example: '{"summary": "New title", "description": "Updated description", "priority": {"name": "High"}, "assignee": {"name": "john.doe"}}'
`issue_key`	Yes	Jira issue key (e.g., 'PROJ-123')

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "additional_fields": {
      "default": "{}",
      "description": "Optional JSON string of additional fields to update. Use this for custom fields or more complex updates.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "attachments": {
      "description": "Optional JSON string or comma-separated list of file paths to attach to the issue. Example: \"/path/to/file1.txt,/path/to/file2.txt\" or \"[\"/path/to/file1.txt\",\"/path/to/file2.txt\"]\"",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "fields": {
      "description": "A valid JSON object of fields to update as a string. Example: '{\"summary\": \"New title\", \"description\": \"Updated description\", \"priority\": {\"name\": \"High\"}, \"assignee\": {\"name\": \"john.doe\"}}'",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "issue_key": {
      "description": "Jira issue key (e.g., 'PROJ-123')",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "issue_key",
    "fields"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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jira_update_issue

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Input Schema

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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