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MrRefactoring/jira.js

Modern Jira REST API client for JavaScript & TypeScript — Jira Cloud API v2/v3, Agile & Service Desk. Type-safe, tree-shakable, works in Node.js and browsers (ESM/CJS).

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⑂60FORKS
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🏆#3,649GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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jira.js gained 12 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 493. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 70 stars a year. It ranks #412 among TypeScript repositories and #3,649 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

jira.js has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1489. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

jira.js is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Modern Jira REST API client for JavaScript & TypeScript — Jira Cloud API v2/v3, Agile & Service Desk. Type-safe, tree-shakable, works in Node.js and browsers (ESM/CJS).

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in agile, api, atlassian. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install jira.js

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

jira.js coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install jira.js using your package manager: `npm install jira.js`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for jira.js.

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Import jira.js into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `jira.js --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 493 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

MrRefactoring/jira.js is currently ranked #3,649 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does jira.js do? +

Modern Jira REST API client for JavaScript & TypeScript — Jira Cloud API v2/v3, Agile & Service Desk. Type-safe, tree-shakable, works in Node.js and browsers (ESM/CJS).

What language is jira.js written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: agile, api, atlassian, atlassian-api, cloud.

Is jira.js actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does jira.js have? +

jira.js has 493 stars and 60 forks on GitHub.

How does jira.js rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 493 stars, MrRefactoring/jira.js is ranked #3,649 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #412 among TypeScript projects.

What license is jira.js distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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