Last updated: March 2026
This page explains how GitKraken Desktop works with the Git Integration for Jira app so you can jump between Jira issues, commits, and file diffs. Use it when your team works in Jira Cloud and you want direct navigation between issue context and Git history.
Requirements and limits
- Scope: Navigation between GitKraken Desktop and Jira via Git Integration for Jira
- Jira requirement: Jira Cloud integration must already be connected in GitKraken Desktop
- Repository requirement: Set Preferences > Issue Tracker to Jira Cloud for the relevant repository
- Project requirement: A Jira project must be selected in the Left Panel
- App dependency: The Git Integration for Jira app must be installed on the same Jira Cloud instance
- Workflow scope: This page covers navigation between Jira, commits, and file diffs rather than general Jira issue management
What this integration requires
Before using this integration, ensure the following:
- Connect the Jira Cloud Integration in GitKraken Desktop.
- Set Preferences > Issue Tracker to use Jira Cloud for the relevant repository.
- Select a Jira Project in the Left Panel.
- The Git Integration for Jira app must be installed on the same Jira Cloud instance.
How to open a file diff in Jira
Once connected, a Open in Jira button appears in the file diff view. Clicking this opens the specific file diff in your Jira instance.
How to open Jira to a commit
Right-click any commit in the graph and choose Open in Jira. This launches Jira focused on the selected commit.
How to open GitKraken Desktop from Jira
Within Jira, Git Integration for Jira adds buttons to open commits and diffs in GitKraken. Look for the GitKraken logo to launch GitKraken Desktop for a deeper view.
