Connect Jira to CircleCI Builds using Zapier

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier by creating a no-code automated workflow. When a CircleCI build event fires, Zapier automatically creates or updates a Jira issue — eliminating manual status tracking across your CI/CD pipeline.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click "Create", and select "Zaps" to begin building your automation.
2. Click "Trigger" to start configuring the trigger step of your Zap.
3. Search for CircleCI in the app search field and select it as your trigger app.
4. Choose a trigger event from the CircleCI options (for example, a completed build).
5. Connect your CircleCI account and select the specific project to track.
6. Add Jira Software Cloud as the Action App in the next step of your Zap.
7. Select an action event for Jira, such as "Create Issue" or "Update Issue".
8. Connect your Jira account to authorize Zapier access.
9. Map CircleCI build details — such as build status, branch name, and commit message — to the corresponding Jira issue fields.
10. Run a test to verify that CircleCI events trigger Jira workflows correctly.
11. Click "Publish" to activate your Zap and go live with the automation.