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BitBucket + Jira

Connect BitBucket to Jira

Automate workflows between BitBucket and Jira. No coding required.

5-minute setup · no code —
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The most-used recipe

BitBucket

Developer Tools

WhenNew commit pushed in BitBucket

DeskFerry agent

Create item when new commit pushed

Runs on its own

Jira

Productivity

ThenCreate item in Jira

Popular workflows

What you can automate between BitBucket and Jira

These are the most popular automations teams set up between BitBucket and Jira. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.

01

Create item when new commit pushed

Add a new task, page, or item automatically when code is committed to the repository.

TriggerNew commit pushed in BitBucket
ActionCreate item in Jira
02

Create issue when new item created

Open a new issue or bug report automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.

TriggerNew item created in Jira
ActionCreate issue in BitBucket
03

Sync BitBucket changes to Jira

Keep Jira updated when a new pr is opened.

TriggerPull request created in BitBucket
ActionUpdate item in Jira

How data flows

What syncs between BitBucket and Jira

When an event occurs in BitBucket, the relevant data is automatically sent to Jira. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.

Data from BitBucket

  • Issues / PRs
  • Commits
  • Project items
  • Labels / tags
  • Assignees

Data from Jira

  • Tasks
  • Pages / documents
  • Database items
  • Status updates
  • Assignees

Step-by-step guide

How to connect BitBucket to Jira

Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.

What you'll need

  • An active BitBucket account with repository access
  • An active Jira account
  • A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Start setup
  1. Step 01

    Create your DeskFerry account

    Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.

  2. Step 02

    Authenticate BitBucket

    Click "Add Connection" and select BitBucket from the app directory. You'll be redirected to BitBucket's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.

  3. Step 03

    Authenticate Jira

    Same process for Jira. Click "Add Connection," select Jira, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.

  4. Step 04

    Choose your trigger

    Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in bitbucket or new item created in jira. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.

  5. Step 05

    Configure the action

    Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create item in jira. Map the data fields between BitBucket and Jira so the right information lands in the right place.

  6. Step 06

    Test and activate

    Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between BitBucket and Jira. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.

Benefits

Why connect BitBucket and Jira?

Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When BitBucket issues and PRs sync to Jira, product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.

Auto-create Jira tasks when new BitBucket issues or bugs are filed
Keep non-technical stakeholders updated in Jira as BitBucket issues progress
Close Jira tasks automatically when the linked BitBucket issue is resolved
Bridge engineering and product workflows without manual status updates

Tips

Tips for your BitBucket + Jira integration

Get more out of this integration with these best practices.

Tip 01Filter by label or project to avoid processing every repo event
Tip 02Map status fields carefully — naming conventions differ between tools
Tip 03Use PR merge events as triggers for deployment-related automations
Tip 04Use database or project-specific triggers to avoid processing unrelated updates

Use cases

Who uses the BitBucket + Jira integration?

Teams across industries connect BitBucket and Jira to streamline their workflows.

01

Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Jira for productivity

02

Project management offices who need real-time data from BitBucket

03

Engineering teams and project management offices collaborating across tools

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect BitBucket to Jira?

Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both BitBucket and Jira via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.

What can I automate between BitBucket and Jira?

Popular automations include: create Jira tasks from BitBucket issues, sync BitBucket PR statuses to Jira items, close Jira tasks when BitBucket issues resolve, and update Jira sprint boards from BitBucket milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.

Is the BitBucket and Jira integration free?

DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your BitBucket-to-Jira workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.

Is my BitBucket data secure when connected to Jira?

Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your BitBucket or Jira passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your developer tools data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.

Can I sync data both ways between BitBucket and Jira?

Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either BitBucket or Jira. For example, create a workflow where BitBucket events update Jira, and a separate one where Jira changes sync back to BitBucket. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.

Do I need technical skills to connect BitBucket and Jira?

No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use BitBucket and Jira, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.

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