GitHub Copilot Coding Agent for Jira Now Available

GitHub has released a public preview of its Copilot coding agent integration for Jira, enabling teams to assign issues directly to an AI-powered autonomous agent for implementation and code generation.

How It Works

When you assign a Jira issue to the Copilot coding agent, it will:

• Analyze context from the Jira issue's description and comments
• Implement changes autonomously and create a draft pull request in your GitHub repository
• Maintain communication by posting updates and asking clarifying questions directly in Jira
• Respect existing workflows by following your organization's review and approval rules for every generated pull request

Key Benefits

• Accelerate repetitive work: Automate common tasks like bug fixes and documentation updates
• Reduce context switching: Keep work in Jira while code changes appear in GitHub seamlessly
• Preserve existing processes: All pull requests go through your standard review pipeline

Getting Started

To use the integration:

1. Install the GitHub Copilot for Jira app from the Atlassian Marketplace (which also installs the corresponding GitHub app)
2. Connect your GitHub organization during setup
3. Configure repository access permissions for the agent
4. Assign a Jira issue to GitHub Copilot or @mention it in comments to trigger the agent

Requirements

• Jira Cloud with Rovo enabled
• GitHub Copilot coding agent enabled on your organization
• Connected GitHub repositories
• Support for GitHub Data Residency customers in any supported region

The integration is currently in public preview. Additional details and feedback submission are available in the official documentation.