Integrating GitHub problems with Jira Epics simplifies sprint planning by connecting development activities from version control to Agile project tracking. This integration increases traceability and guarantees that GitHub work leads to Jira strategic planning.
- Install the GitHub for Jira app from the Atlassian Marketplace to enable native syncing of GitHub issues, pull requests, and Jira epics or stories.
- Connect GitHub repositories in Project Settings. Navigate to "Integrations" under Jira project settings to connect your GitHub organization or specific repositories. Jira will begin synchronizing issue activity.
- Reference Jira Issues in GitHub Commits. Use Jira issue keys (such as "PROJ-123") in GitHub commit messages, pull requests, and issue descriptions. These automatically associate GitHub activity with Jira bugs and Epics.
- Map GitHub Issues to Epics with Automation - Use Jira Automation rules to identify new GitHub-linked issues and automatically allocate them to the appropriate Epics based on labels or content.
- Track Development Progress in Epics - Once linked, GitHub's development status (commits, branches, PRs) displays in the Jira Epic, enabling real-time sprint tracking.
This configuration improves alignment between code and planning, ensuring that every GitHub task contributes visibly to sprint outcomes.
