How do I integrate Jira API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified Issue Tracking API that makes Jira integration simple. Sign up for free, enable Jira in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their Jira accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What Jira data can I access through Apideck?

Our Jira integration supports 5+ data models including projects, project users, project issues, and project issue comments. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all issue tracking platforms.

How does Jira authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles Jira authentication completely. Your users connect their Jira accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement Jira's auth flow yourself.

Does Apideck support Jira webhooks?

Yes, Apideck provides Jira's native webhook events. Our unified webhook system normalizes events across all integrations, so you handle Jira events with the same code you use for other issue tracking platforms.

Why use Apideck instead of Jira's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of Jira's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When Jira updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a Jira integration?

Most developers ship a working Jira integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable Jira, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

Jira Issue Tracking API integration

Build Jira Issue Tracking and Project Management integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned issue tracking data with Jira and 17+ other apps.

5+ data models

SOC 2 certified

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Real-time webhooks

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Integration Guide

How to integrate Jira API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready Jira Issue Tracking API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

Sign up for free and enable Jira in your Apideck dashboard. Configure which issue tracking data your app needs access to.

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Step 02

Connect Jira via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their Jira account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified storage

Step 03

Start syncing issue tracking data

Make API calls to read and write issue tracking data from Jira. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

Jira API integration code

Integrate Jira with just a few lines of code. Our unified Issue Tracking API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all issue tracking apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with Jira-specific examples

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import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List tickets from Jira
const { data } = await apideck.issue-tracking.ticketsAll({
  serviceId: 'jira'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} tickets`)

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Why integrate Jira with Apideck?

Build a production-ready Jira integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship Jira integration fast

Go live with Jira in days, not months. Our unified Issue Tracking API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

5+ Jira data models

Access 5+ data models for Jira including common business entities. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with Jira using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

API Resources

Push and pull Jira data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from Jira

Technical Specifications

Jira API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating Jira through our unified Issue Tracking API.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Secure token-based authentication

Data Models

5+ resources

Access 5+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Native webhooks

Real-time data sync on changes

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

Jira direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct Jira API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	Jira format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps

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Jira Integration FAQ

Common questions about integrating Jira with your application

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