JIRA

API

RESTful APIs for JIRA issue tracking and agile project management

Overview

JIRA's REST APIs enable programmatic interaction with its issue tracking and agile project management features. Endpoints support creating/updating issues, managing sprints and backlogs, retrieving project details, modifying workflows, and accessing user data. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating JIRA with CI/CD pipelines to auto-create bug tickets from failed builds, building custom reporting dashboards for agile teams, automating issue triage workflows, and syncing project data with third-party tools like Confluence or Slack.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.atlassian.com/server/jira/platform/rest-apis/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON request/response support
Issue tracking endpoints
Agile sprint management
Workflow customization
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Custom field integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is JIRA API free to use?

Yes, but usage depends on your JIRA subscription. Free tiers have rate limits, while paid enterprise plans offer higher limits and additional features.

? Does it require an API Key?

JIRA supports multiple authentication methods including API keys, OAuth 2.0, and basic authentication (though basic is less recommended for security).

? What is the response format?

The JIRA REST API primarily uses JSON for both request and response payloads.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Documents & Productivity

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Robust feature coverage for project management
⊕ Extensive official documentation
⊕ Seamless integration with Atlassian ecosystem
⊕ Scalable for enterprise needs
⊕ Supports custom workflows and fields

Cons

⊖ Proprietary (not open source)
⊖ Rate-limited in free tiers
⊖ Steep learning curve for complex integrations
⊖ Requires authentication
⊖ Cloud vs Server API differences may cause compatibility issues