Seamlessly integrate GitHub with Jira using GitHub Actions for better project management and collaboration.

• Issue Synchronization: Automatically create a Jira issue when a new GitHub issue is created.

  • Convert GitHub markdown to Jira markup for consistent formatting.
  • Append a reference to the GitHub issue within the Jira issue.
  • Add a reference to the Jira issue in the GitHub issue.

• Comment Synchronization: Link Jira and GitHub issue comments for better communication and collaboration.

  • Convert GitHub markdown to Jira markup for consistent formatting.
  • Append a reference to the GitHub comment within the Jira comment.

1. Copy the workflows directory into your project repository.

1. Add the following secrets to your GitHub project:

   • JIRA_BASE_URL: Your Jira instance's URL (e.g., https://mycompany.atlassian.net).
   • JIRA_USER_EMAIL: The email address associated with the Jira user account that will create and post issues (e.g., john.doe@example.com).
   • JIRA_API_TOKEN: The Jira user's API token.

2. Set the JIRA_PROJECT_KEY environment variable in your GitHub project (e.g., MYPROJ if your Jira tickets are formatted like MYPROJ-123).

1. Enable "Autolink references" in your GitHub project settings and use your Jira project key (e.g., MYPROJ) as the "Reference prefix".

Now you're all set! Enjoy seamless GitHub and Jira integration with improved collaboration and project management.