---
title: "Slack setup guide for Jira Task Helper | Agent Barn"
canonical: "https://agentbarn.dev/recipes/jira-task-helper/slack/new"
updatedDate: "2026-08-29T16:41:32.000Z"
author: Agent Barn
description: "Complete Slack setup and operating guidance for the Jira Task Helper recipe, from app creation to permissions and review."
tags: [Work intake, AI agents, workflow automation]
categories: [Recipes]
---

# Slack setup guide for Jira Task Helper

A work-intake teammate that helps a team capture requests consistently without turning every message into manual ticket triage.

## Selected setup path

This representation accompanies the complete slack new setup page. Use the canonical HTML page for screenshots, interactive controls, and the latest interface-specific instructions.

## Recipe overview

- Category: Work intake
- Tools: Jira + Slack
- Trigger: A teammate submits a request in an allowed Slack channel or direct message.

## Workflow

1. **Read request:** Collect the request and its available context.
2. **Structure work:** Prepare the title, description, and required task fields.
3. **Check gaps:** Ask for missing information when the configured workflow requires it.
4. **File task:** Create the Jira item and return its link to Slack.

## Initial setup

1. **Template:** The project-specific intake questions and ticket format.
2. **Skills:** Jira access and the actions permitted in the connected project.
3. **Policies:** Where intake is allowed and who can request ticket creation.

## Integrations

### Jira

Read project metadata and create structured issues in approved projects.

- Requirement: required
- Credential: An Atlassian account email, site URL, and scoped or non-scoped API token.

#### Permissions

- Projects: browse
- Issues: create
- Comments: add only when follow-up requires it

#### Setup

1. Choose the target project and allowed issue types.
2. Map required fields, components, and labels before launch.
3. Create a test issue and verify the agent cannot write to projects outside scope.

## Human review

Use project-specific required fields and keep any consequential prioritization or assignment with the responsible team.