Tired of repetitive clicking in Jira? Atlassian CLI (ACLI) brings terminal power to your Atlassian workflow, offering unparalleled speed and control for operating at scale.

Why ACLI Matters

ACLI is included in all Jira plans and facilitates rapid command execution for managing work items, performing bulk updates, or linking projects, saving valuable time during sprints or releases.

Key Benefits:

  • Speed: Execute bulk operations in seconds vs. minutes in UI
  • Scale: Manage complex environments across multiple sites
  • Automation: Perfect for CI/CD pipelines and scripting
  • Control: Stay in your terminal, reduce context switching

Quick Installation

Getting started is straightforward – ACLI supports all major platforms:

  • macOS: Download for arm64 or amd64 architectures
  • Linux: Available as Debian/RPM packages
  • Windows: Native Windows support

Simply download the package for your OS from the official Atlassian documentation.

Real-World Use Cases

  • 👨💼 For Admins: Maintain data hygiene across sites, keep Jira performant and secure
  • 👨💻 For Developers: Reduce context switching, automate repetitive tasks like transitioning work items while maintaining development flow
  • 📊 For Program Managers: Import initiatives, archive completed work, update timelines and priorities in bulk

Quick Demo of the ACLI Commands

# Connect with OAuth
acli jira auth login --web

# Create an issue
acli jira workitem create --summary "New Task" --project "TEAM" --type "Task"

# Bulk update multiple issues (the real game-changer!)
acli jira workitem edit --key "KEY-1,KEY-2" --summary "New Summary"

# Transition work item with JQL query
acli jira workitem transition --jql "project = TEAM" --status "In Progress"

Some screenshots using ACLI in Windows

acli jira auth login –web

OAuth connection completed

Executing ACLI commands from CMD in Windows

Work items (Issues) updated in bulk

ACLI transforms Jira from a clicking marathon into a streamlined, scriptable workflow. Whether you’re managing hundreds of tickets or integrating with development pipelines, ACLI delivers the speed and control modern teams need.

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