Introducing the Atlassian Command Line Interface (ACLI) for Jira

As your organization grows, Jira often evolves into a central source of truth powering sophisticated, mission-critical work. Before long, you might be managing massive volumes of data that span thousands of projects and multiple sites, adding layers of operational complexity. This complexity isn’t a bad thing—it’s a natural sign of growth. But in today’s fast-paced world where teams must move quickly, having efficient and effective tools to deliver high-quality work is paramount. That is why we are proud to announce that the Atlassian Command Line Interface (ACLI) is now available for all Jira Cloud plans.

A new way to interact with Jira

ACLI is a powerful command-line tool that enables admins and technical users to manage Jira tasks by executing text-based commands and scripts from their terminal. This introduces greater flexibility in the way Jira work is completed, allowing teams to use text-driven commands alongside existing tools with UIs like Jira Automation and Site Optimizer. You have the freedom to choose between code or clicks, based on what works best for you and the task at hand.

At launch, ACLI supports dozens of commands for performing actions on Jira entities, such as:

• Create, clone, and update projects
• Search, edit, transition, archive, and delete work items
• Authenticate and facilitate user access across Jira sites
• Search and change ownership of dashboards and filters

You can expect more commands and capabilities as ACLI expands to support more Jira operations.

The intersection of speed and precision

When handling a large and complex Jira environment, speed and efficiency are vital. ACLI helps your teams move faster by automating repetitive actions, running bulk operations across multiple sites, and executing scripts in parallel—all without leaving the terminal. This streamlined experience minimizes click-heavy processes and context switching, freeing up time for more strategic work.

But speed is only half of the story. ACLI also delivers fine-grained control that makes it easier to make complex, high-impact changes with confidence. You can break down operations into clear, sequenced steps, validate each script before execution, and perform post-execution checks upon completion. This level of precision helps teams to ensure accuracy, reduce risk of error, and tailor custom scripts for multi-faceted tasks.

This combination of speed and control opens the door to a more effective way of working in Jira. Watch the video below to see how ACLI is helping teams unleash their full potential.

Get started today

You can begin using ACLI to optimize your operations right now! Getting started is easy—just follow these three easy steps:

• Install the ACLI package for your OS (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
• Get started by following the provided setup instructions
• Run your first command from the terminal

Thanks for joining us on this journey. We can’t wait to hear how you use ACLI to unlock new levels of speed and control in Jira.