Atlassian Python API wrapper

August 21, 2025 · View on GitHub

============================ Atlassian Python API wrapper

What is it?

The atlassian-python-api library provides a simple and convenient way to interact with Atlassian products (such as Jira Service management, Jira Software, Confluence, Bitbucket and apps Insight, X-Ray) using Python. It is based on the official REST APIs of these products, as well as additional private methods and protocols (such as xml+rpc and raw HTTP requests). This library can be used to automate tasks, integrate with other tools and systems, and build custom applications that interact with Atlassian products. It supports a wide range of Atlassian products, including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, StatusPage and others, and is compatible with both Atlassian Server and Cloud instances.

Overall, the atlassian-python-api is a useful tool for Python developers who want to work with Atlassian products. It is well-documented and actively maintained, and provides a convenient way to access the full range of functionality offered by the Atlassian REST APIs and made with love for Atlassian.

Documentation

Documentation_

.. _Documentation: https://atlassian-python-api.readthedocs.io

How to Install?

From PyPI

.. code-block:: console

$ pip install atlassian-python-api

From Source

Git clone repository
Use :code:pip install -r requirements.txt to install the required packages
or :code:pipenv install && pipenv install --dev

Examples

More examples in :code:examples/ directory.

Here's a short example of how to create a Confluence page:

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Confluence
import requests
# If you want to use a session, you can create it like this:
session =  requests.Session()
# and pass it to the Confluence constructor
confluence = Confluence(
    url='http://localhost:8090',
    username='admin',
    password='admin',
    session=session,)

status = confluence.create_page(
    space='DEMO',
    title='This is the title',
    body='This is the body. You can use <strong>HTML tags</strong>!')

print(status)

Please, note Confluence Cloud need to be used via token parameter. And here's another example of how to get issues from Jira using JQL Query:

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Jira
import requests

session = requests.Session()
jira = Jira(
    url='http://localhost:8080',
    username='admin',
    password='admin',
    session=session)  # Optional: use a session for persistent connections
JQL = 'project = DEMO AND status IN ("To Do", "In Progress") ORDER BY issuekey'
data = jira.jql(JQL)
print(data)

The traditional jql method is deprecated for Jira Cloud users, as Atlassian has transitioned to a nextPageToken-based pagination approach instead of startAt. Use enhanced_jql for improved performance and future compatibility.

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Jira
import requests
session = requests.Session()
jira = Jira(
    url='https://your-jira-instance.atlassian.net',
    username='your-email@example.com',
    password='your-api-token',
    cloud=True,  # Ensure this is set to True for Jira Cloud
    session=session  # Optional: use a session for persistent connections
)
JQL = 'project = DEMO AND status IN ("To Do", "In Progress") ORDER BY issuekey'
# Fetch issues using the new enhanced_jql method
data = jira.enhanced_jql(JQL)
print(data)

Also, you can use the Bitbucket module e.g. for getting project list

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Bitbucket
import requests

session= requests.Session()
bitbucket = Bitbucket(
        url='http://localhost:7990',
        username='admin',
        password='admin',
        session=session)

data = bitbucket.project_list()
print(data)

Now you can use the Jira Service Desk module. See docs. Example to get your requests:

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import ServiceDesk
import requests
sd = ServiceDesk(
        url='http://localhost:7990',
        username='admin',
        password='admin',
        session=requests.Session())

data = sd.get_my_customer_requests()
print(data)

Using Insight (CMDB Tool for Jira):

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Insight
import requests

session = requests.Session()
insight = Insight(
        url='http://localhost:7990',
        username='admin',
        password='admin',
        session=session)

data = insight.get_object(88)
print(data)

Using Xray (Test Management tool for Jira):

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Xray
import requests

session = requests.Session()
xr = Xray(
       url='http://localhost:7990',
        username='admin',
        password='admin',
        session=session)

data = xr.get_tests('TEST-001')
print(data)

Using Bamboo:

.. code-block:: python

from atlassian import Bamboo
import requests

session = requests.Session()
bamboo = Bamboo(
        url='http://localhost:6990/bamboo/',
        token="<TOKEN>",
        session=session)

data = bamboo.get_elastic_configurations()
print(data)

If you want to see the response in pretty print format JSON. Feel free for use construction like:

.. code-block:: python

from pprint import pprint
# you code here
# and then print using pprint(result) instead of print(result)
pprint(response)

How to contribute?

First of all, I am happy for any PR requests. Let's fork and provide your changes :) See the Contribution Guidelines for this project_ for details on how to make changes to this library.

Credits

In addition to all the contributors we would like to thank these vendors:

Atlassian_ for developing such a powerful ecosystem.
JetBrains_ for providing us with free licenses of PyCharm_
Microsoft_ for providing us with free licenses of VSCode_
GitHub_ for hosting our repository and continuous integration

.. _Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/ .. _JetBrains: http://www.jetbrains.com .. _PyCharm: http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/ .. _GitHub: https://github.com/ .. _Microsoft: https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/ .. _VSCode: https://code.visualstudio.com/