Connect Jira to GitHub
Keep Jira and GitHub in step without copying records between them by hand. Autonoly watches Jira for the events you care about and runs the matching action in GitHub — on a free plan, with no code and nothing to host.
What you can automate between Jira and GitHub
When → Then
Issue created, updated, or deleted in Jira → Create or update pull request in GitHub
When → Then
Issue status transitioned in Jira → Post comment on PR or issue code review in GitHub
When → Then
Sprint started or completed in Jira → Merge branch or close PR in GitHub
When → Then
Comment added to issue in Jira → Create GitHub Release with release notes in GitHub
When → Then
Issue assigned or reassigned in Jira → Manage issues: create, label, assign, close in GitHub
When → Then
Epic linked or unlinked in Jira → Create or delete branch in GitHub
Jira triggers and GitHub actions
Jira triggers
- Issue created, updated, or deleted
- Issue status transitioned
- Sprint started or completed
- Comment added to issue
- Issue assigned or reassigned
- Epic linked or unlinked
GitHub actions
- Create or update pull request
- Post comment on PR or issue code review
- Merge branch or close PR
- Create GitHub Release with release notes
- Manage issues: create, label, assign, close
- Create or delete branch
- Trigger repository workflow dispatch
How to connect Jira to GitHub
- Connect your Atlassian account. Authorize Autonoly with your Atlassian account credentials to access your Jira Cloud or Server instance.
- Select projects and configure permissions. Choose which Jira projects Autonoly can read from and write to, and specify the issue types and workflows it may interact with.
- Connect your GitHub account. Authorize Autonoly via OAuth 2.0 or install the Autonoly GitHub App on your organization for fine-grained repository access.
- Configure repository access. Select which repositories Autonoly can monitor and act on. You can grant access to individual repos or all repos under an organization.
- Pick your trigger and action. Choose the Jira event that should start the workflow, then the GitHub action it should run. Add a condition step if only some records should pass through.
- Test with one record, then turn it on. Run the workflow once against a real record and check the result in GitHub before enabling it.
What to watch when syncing Jira into GitHub
Decide the direction of truth
When both systems can change the same field, name one as authoritative or you will get a loop where each overwrites the other.
Filter at the trigger
Keep drafts and test records out by adding a condition immediately after the trigger rather than cleaning up downstream.
Handle the failures
Decide what happens when the destination rejects a record: retry, skip and log, or stop the workflow. Silent failure is the worst option.
Start with one record
Run the workflow once against real data and check the result before enabling it on everything.
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Jira to GitHub?
Connect both accounts to Autonoly, choose a Jira trigger such as “Issue created, updated, or deleted”, then pick the GitHub action you want to run. The workflow goes live as soon as you save it — there is no code to write and nothing to host.
Is the Jira to GitHub integration free?
Autonoly has a free plan you can build and run this workflow on. Paid plans add volume and advanced steps. See the pricing page for current limits.
How quickly does data sync between Jira and GitHub?
Workflows run as soon as the Jira trigger fires. You can also run them on a schedule if you would rather batch updates than send them one at a time.
Can I filter which Jira records reach GitHub?
Yes. Add a condition step between the trigger and the action, and only records matching your rule continue. This is the usual way to keep test or draft records out of a production system.
Do I need a developer to set this up?
No. The builder is visual, and both Jira and GitHub connect through standard authentication. If you do want code, you can drop into a script step at any point in the workflow.
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