• BACKLOG
  • SPRINT
  • ISSUES
  • HUMAN

How to automate sprint planning with your AI

Connect your Jira Software Cloud account once. After that, your AI handles the heavy lifting of organizing your backlog into active sprints.

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Short answer

Can my AI set up my next sprint in Jira?

Yes. Your AI pulls your current backlog, creates a new sprint, and moves the issues you've selected directly into it. You'll have a clean sprint ready for your next meeting.

The sprint setup outcomes.

Where your work lands.

This is what happens once your AI starts working with your Jira board.

BACKLOG

Cleaned backlog

The AI identifies which issues are ready for work. You get a clear view of what's left to do.

SPRINT

New sprint created

A fresh sprint is generated in Jira. It's ready for you to start work immediately.

ISSUES

Issues moved

Selected tasks move from the backlog to the new sprint. This eliminates manual drag-and-drop.

HUMAN

Final review

The AI does the mechanical work, but you decide which issues are actually ready. You maintain full control over the sprint scope.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI follows a specific sequence to turn a messy backlog into a structured sprint.

  1. Read the backlog

    The AI looks at your current Jira board to see what's waiting in the backlog.

    get_board_backlog

  2. Create the sprint

    Once you decide to move forward, the AI sets up the new sprint container.

    create_sprint

  3. Assign issues

    The AI takes the specific issues you've picked and places them into that new sprint.

    move_issues_to_sprint

  4. Verify the board

    The AI checks the board again to ensure the issues are exactly where they should be.

    get_board_backlog

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the automation.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual Jira board or sprint names.

Jira Software Cloud Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pIquAtHFeHLdgJuJVu2P6nteoAaXYoCxQuZ7gqmD/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Jira Software Cloud capabilities are ready to use.
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  • Get my current backlog from the 'Mobile App' board.

  • Create a new sprint called 'Sprint 24' in my Jira project.

  • Move the top 5 high-priority issues from my backlog into the new sprint.

  • Look at my backlog and tell me which issues are unassigned.

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Connect Jira Software Cloud once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using these tools in your preferred AI client immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete issues from my backlog?

    No. The AI can only move issues into sprints. It cannot delete any data from Jira.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which issues go into the sprint?

    No. You tell the AI which issues to move. It performs the action, but you make the decisions.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any Jira board?

    Yes, as long as you provide the correct board name or ID in your prompt.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my sprint dates?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating sprints and moving issues. It cannot edit sprint dates or configurations.

  • 05

    Do I have to manually move issues after the AI is done?

    No. Once the AI uses the move tool, the issues are already in the new sprint.

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