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Jira Planning Poker Integration

Seamlessly import stories from Jira Cloud or Server/Data Center. Read-only integration that never modifies your Jira issues.

Quick Answer

estimio's Jira Integration lets you connect to Jira Cloud or Server/Data Center and import unestimated stories from sprints directly into planning poker sessions. The integration is read-only (never writes to Jira) and uses secure API token authentication. Perfect for agile teams who want to estimate Jira stories without leaving their planning poker tool.

For: Agile teams using Jira, Scrum masters, product owners | Best for: Teams estimating Jira sprints regularly

Read-Only & Secure

Your Jira data is safe. estimio never writes, modifies, or deletes anything in your Jira instance.
  • Read-only access - never modifies your issues
  • Secure API token authentication
  • No write permissions required
  • Compliance-friendly for enterprise environments

Jira Cloud

Full support for Atlassian Jira Cloud
  • Organization domain authentication
  • API token from Atlassian Account Settings
  • Import from active sprints
  • Support for all project types

Jira Server/Data Center

Support for on-premise Jira installations
  • Base URL authentication
  • Personal Access Token or password
  • Works behind corporate firewalls
  • Custom story points field support

Setup Guide

Connect your Jira instance in just a few steps

For Jira Cloud:

  1. Go to Profile & Settings → Integrations
  2. Select Jira Cloud as your connection type
  3. Enter your Organization Domain (e.g., "mycompany" from mycompany.atlassian.net)
  4. Enter your Email address used for Jira
  5. Generate an API Token from Atlassian Account Settings
  6. Enter the Story Points Field Name (usually "Story Points" or "Story point estimate")
  7. Click Save & Test Connection

For Jira Server/Data Center:

  1. Go to Profile & Settings → Integrations
  2. Select Jira Server / Data Center as your connection type
  3. Enter your Base URL (e.g., https://jira.yourcompany.com)
  4. Enter your Username
  5. Enter your Personal Access Token or password
  6. Enter the Story Points Field Name or custom field ID
  7. Click Save & Test Connection

Integration Features

Story Import

Import unestimated stories directly from your active Jira sprints. Filter by project, sprint, and story points status.

Multi-Story Sessions

Estimate multiple stories in sequence within a single planning poker session. Navigate through issues seamlessly.

Issue Details

View full issue details including key, creator, assignee, description, and direct links back to Jira.

Read-Only Safety

estimio never writes, updates, or modifies any data in your Jira instance. Your workflow remains unchanged.

Firewall Friendly

Works behind corporate firewalls using standard HTTPS connections. No special network configuration required.

Per-User Configuration

Each user configures their own Jira connection. No shared credentials or centralized setup required.

Why Read-Only Matters

The read-only nature of estimio's Jira integration provides several key benefits:

  • Security: No risk of accidental data modification or deletion
  • Compliance: Meets enterprise security requirements without write permissions
  • Workflow Integrity: Your Jira workflow and processes remain unchanged
  • Trust: Teams can use estimio without concerns about data integrity
  • Simplicity: No complex permission configurations or approval processes

Ready to Connect Your Jira?

Start importing stories and running planning poker sessions with your Jira data.

People Also Ask

How do we connect estimio to Jira Cloud?

Go to your Profile → Jira Integration, select "Jira Cloud", enter your organization domain (just the company name, not the full URL), your email, and an API token from Atlassian Account Settings. Click "Test Connection" to verify, then "Save". See detailed setup in the User Guide.

Does estimio write story points back to Jira?

No, estimio is read-only. It imports stories from Jira for estimation but never modifies your Jira issues. After your planning poker session, you'll need to manually update story points in Jira. This read-only approach ensures your Jira data remains secure and under your control.

Can we use estimio with Jira Server or Data Center?

Yes, estimio supports both Jira Cloud and Jira Server/Data Center. For Server/Data Center, enter your full Jira base URL (e.g., https://jira.yourcompany.com), username, and password or Personal Access Token. The integration works the same way for both types. Learn about AI features for Jira stories.

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