ojira helps you quickly generate well-structured Jira task descriptions using your local Ollama AI models. Compatible with both cloud-based and private Jira instances, ojira lets you save time and improve your Jira tickets with AI-generated content based on existing issue details while keeping your data secure on your local network.
🔒 Works with both Atlassian Cloud and Self-Hosted Jira 🔒
We're excited to announce version 5.1.0 of ojira with significant improvements:
- Enhanced User Interface: Completely refreshed UI for a more intuitive experience
- Dynamic Issue Creation: Generate issues and tasks dynamically based on the selected project
- Project-Specific Issue Types: Automatically load appropriate issue types for each project
- Improved AI Generation: Better context handling for more relevant descriptions
Creating a new Jira issue with ojira
ojira reading and processing Jira ticket information
✅ Uses your local Ollama AI models to generate Jira descriptions
✅ Works with both cloud and private Jira instances
✅ Fetches context from active Jira pages
✅ Allows customizable prompts
✅ Seamlessly integrates with Jira
✅ Keeps your data local and secure
- Requirements:
- 🌐 Google Chrome browser
- 🤖 Ollama installed and running
- 🔄 Jira account with access to create/edit issues (cloud or private)
- 🔑 Jira Personal Access Token (PAT)
- 🔒 For private instances: Your Jira base URL
- Visit the Chrome Web Store page and click "Add to Chrome"
- Confirm the installation when prompted
- Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access
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Install the Extension:
- Unzip the
ojira_extension_vX.X.X.zipfile - Go to
chrome://extensionsand enable "Developer mode" - Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
- Verify the extension icon appears in Chrome toolbar
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode in Chrome Extensions
Step 2: Click the Load Unpacked button
Step 3: Select the ojira extension folder
Step 4: Verify the extension is installed - Unzip the
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Configure Jira PAT and URL:
- Generate a PAT from your Jira profile with write permissions
- Right-click the ojira icon in Chrome and select "Options"
- Paste your PAT and save
- For private Jira instances, enter your Jira base URL (e.g.,
https://jira.your-company.com)
Configuration of the ojira extension optionsCloud Jira URL Private Jira URL Example https://your-company.atlassian.net https://jira.your-company.com -
Setup Ollama:
- Start Ollama with CORS enabled:
OLLAMA_ORIGINS=* ollama serve - Pull a model if needed:
ollama pull llama3
- In extension Options, select your preferred model
- Start Ollama with CORS enabled:
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Select Model:
- In the extension Options, choose which Ollama model to use
- Click "Save Model Selection"
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
| 🔍 Open a Jira Issue | 🧠 Add AI Instructions | ✅ Insert into Jira |
- 🌐 Open a Jira Issue in your browser
- 🖱️ Click the ojira extension icon in your toolbar
- 💬 Add Instructions (optional) to guide the AI
- 🚀 Click "Generate Description" to create content
- 📝 Review & Edit the generated description
- 💾 Click "Insert into Jira" to update your ticket
The extension automatically fetches issue details including summary, type, assignee, project name, and existing description to provide context to the AI.
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Works identically on cloud and private Jira instances |
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Start Ollama with OLLAMA_ORIGINS=* ollama serve |
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| 🔌 Can't Connect to API | Make sure Ollama is running (http://localhost:11434) |
| 📦 No Models Available | Run ollama pull llama3 or your preferred model |
| 🔑 PAT Not Working | Ensure your Jira token has write permissions |
| 🔒 Private Jira Access | Verify your Jira base URL is correctly set in options |
This project is licensed under the MIT License with attribution requirements - see the LICENSE file for details.
For a complete walkthrough, watch our demo video
ojira - AI Powered Jira Description Generator
Available on the Chrome Web Store