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Create GitHub Branches from Jira
by Shim Technologies LLCAtlassianFreemium
Create and view GitHub branches from Jira issues, with options for branch naming and starting points.
PRICINGFreemium
DEPLOYMENTCloud · Server
CATEGORYSoftware development
UPDATED ON MARKETPLACE
What it does
Creates and displays GitHub branches from a Jira issue. The default branch uses the full issue key and starts from the main branch. Optional settings support GitFlow branches from develop, custom branch names, and branches based on a repository configuration file. The app requires the GitHub App, selected repositories, and client-side session cookies for settings.
Key capabilities
from the Atlassian Marketplace listingCreate GitHub branches
Creates a GitHub branch from a Jira ticket.
View GitHub branches
Displays GitHub branches in a Jira issue.
GitFlow branch pattern
Creates branches from develop using a GitFlow-style name such as feature/SENG-1234.
Custom branch names
Supports a custom branch name such as SENG-1234/my-fav-branch.
Repository configuration
Can create a branch from a branch specified in a repository configuration file.
Use cases
- A Jira issue can be used to create a branch in one of the selected GitHub repositories.
- A repository can define the branch used as the starting point for new branches.
How it compares
Create GitHub Branches from Jira is freemium and supports cloud and server deployment. Merge Better, Harness Code Repository for Jira, and Integration of Github Copilot are free or freemium listings with cloud deployment, while GitGraph for Jira and Github is free with cloud and data-center deployment. Create GitHub Branches from Jira was updated in Feb 2026; the alternatives were updated between Jan 2026 and Jul 2026.
| Name | Pricing | Deployment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| this plugin | Freemium | Cloud · Server | |
| Merge Better | Free | Cloud | |
| Harness Code Repository for Jira | Free | Cloud | |
| Integration of Github Copilot | Freemium | Cloud | |
| GitGraph for Jira and Github | Free | Cloud · Data Center |
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534 plugins in Jira · Software development
Price distribution: 254 free, 117 freemium, 163 paid
Pricing & deployment
Platform
Atlassian
Product
Jira
Deployment
Cloud · Server
Pricing
Freemium
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What the vendor says
«Streamline the process of creating and viewing GitHub branches directly from a Jira issue, saving you time and effort. Designed with security in mind. add the GitHub App to your account or organization: https://github.com/apps/jira-bot select which repositories you want to create branches in create and view branches …»
Official marketplace listing
Marketplace
Publisher
Shim Technologies LLC
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