JIRA API

API

RESTful API for JIRA issue tracking and agile project management

Overview

The JIRA REST API provides endpoints for managing issues (create, update, search), projects, sprints, users, workflows, and custom fields. Responses are in JSON format, following REST principles. Use cases include integrating JIRA with CI/CD pipelines, building custom dashboards for project insights, automating issue creation from customer support tools, syncing data with external analytics platforms, and streamlining agile sprint management.

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 support
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Agile-specific endpoints (sprints, boards)
Comprehensive issue management
Project and workflow integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is JIRA API free to use?

Access depends on your JIRA plan—free tiers offer limited API usage, while paid plans (Cloud/Data Center) provide full access to all endpoints.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, authentication is mandatory: cloud users use API tokens, server/data center users use OAuth 2.0, OAuth 1.0a, or restricted basic auth.

? What is the response format?

JSON is the standard response format for all JIRA REST API endpoints, enabling easy parsing across programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Documents & Productivity

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Robust feature coverage
⊕ Extensive official documentation
⊕ Seamless Atlassian ecosystem integration
⊕ Supports custom fields and workflows
⊕ Enterprise-scalable

Cons

⊖ Proprietary (not open-source)
⊖ Requires authentication (API token/OAuth)
⊖ Rate-limited
⊖ Advanced features tied to paid JIRA plans
⊖ Steeper learning curve for complex workflows