Code with Jira

by Brainicorn

The new standard in Jira/IDE integration

Seamlessly work with Jira Cloud directly inside VS Code. Create, edit, and manage issues without leaving your editor.

Why this exists

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After working on Jira integrations at Atlassian, I kept running into the same problems:

• Slow, clunky workflows
• Features that break in real-world setups
• Too much context switching

So I rebuilt it from scratch—focused on speed, reliability, and daily use.

What you can do

• Browse and search issues
• Create and edit issues
• Transition workflow states
• Delete issues (yes, really)
• Link branches and commits
• Stay inside your editor

Quick Start (2 minutes)

1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
3. Run: Code with Jira: Add Jira Site
4. Authenticate and start working

Core workflows

Work items in your editor

Browse your Jira issues in a fast, familiar tree view with custom JQL queries.

Full work item editing

View and edit issues with support for:

• Rich text (Atlassian Document Format)
• Status transitions
• Sub-tasks and relationships
• Custom fields

Start work in one step

• Create a branch
• Transition status
• Assign to yourself
• Optionally track time

All in one action.

Additional capabilities

Comment tags

Track TODO, FIXME, and custom tags across your workspace and turn them into Jira issues.

JQL editor

Write and test queries with auto-completion and instant results.

AI features (optional)

Integrates with GitHub Copilot to support:

• Natural language issue creation
• Task planning
• Workflow automation

AI features can be fully disabled if you prefer a manual workflow.

What makes it different

• Built for real-world Jira setups (not just ideal cases)
• Focused on core workflows that always work
• Fast enough to stay in your flow

Who this is for

• Developers who live in VS Code
• Teams that rely on Jira daily
• Anyone tired of switching tabs all day

Pricing

• Free trial
• $14/year

Support

• Slack: https://www.brainicorn.com/slack
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/brainicorn/code-with-jira/issues
• Support: https://www.brainicorn.com/support

Notes

More detailed documentation and videos are coming soon.

License

See LICENSE.txt for details.

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