Turn detailed tickets into working code without copy-pasting
Pull a Jira ticket into Claude Code, let it implement the changes, and review the work before you push
Overview
You write good tickets. Description, acceptance criteria, sometimes even which files need to change. But when it is time to implement, you still have to copy-paste all that context into your AI assistant. And if a ticket sits for a sprint, you lose the context you had when you wrote it. The ticket has everything the AI needs to do the work. It just cannot see it.
How it works
MCP connects your Jira tickets directly to your AI coding assistant. You say go grab CAT-1234 and implement the changes, and it pulls the full ticket: description, acceptance criteria, any notes you added. It checks out a new branch, implements the feature or fix based on the spec, and lets you know when it is done. You review the code, make sure the commits are organized, and push when you are ready.
Who this is for
Engineers who write detailed tickets and want their AI assistant to use that context directly. Works best when your tickets have clear acceptance criteria and implementation notes.
Suggested prompt
Help me implement a ticket. Start by asking me for: (1) the Jira ticket key (e.g., CAT-1234), (2) which repo I am working in, and (3) any additional context that is not in the ticket. Once you have my answers, pull the ticket from Jira and show me what you are working with: the description, acceptance criteria, and any relevant details. Then check out a new branch, implement the changes as described, and let me know when you are done so I can review the code before pushing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the AI write production-ready code?
It implements the feature or fix based on your ticket spec, but you review everything before pushing. Think of it as a fast first draft that follows your acceptance criteria, not a replacement for your judgment.
How does it know what to build?
It pulls the full Jira ticket including description, acceptance criteria, and any notes you added. The more detail in your ticket, the better the implementation. You can also provide additional context that is not in the ticket.
Does it create the branch automatically?
Yes. It checks out a new branch, implements the changes based on the spec, and lets you know when it is done. You review the code and push when you are ready.
Does this work with other issue trackers besides Jira?
This template is set up for Jira Software Cloud. The approach works the same with other trackers that Zapier supports if you swap the integration when setting up your server.