Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to use OAuth2 Bearer token authentication with the JIRA Python API. I’ve been digging through the docs for the jira-python library, but I can’t seem to find any info on how to set up the JIRA object using a Bearer token. Has anyone here managed to get this working? I’d really appreciate any tips or code examples you could share. I’m not sure if I’m missing something obvious or if this feature just isn’t supported yet. Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve actually implemented OAuth2 Bearer token auth with the JIRA Python API in a recent project. It’s not immediately obvious in the docs, but you can use the get_server_info() method with a custom session.
Here’s a basic example of how I got it working:
from jira import JIRA
import requests
bearer_token = 'your_bearer_token_here'
jira_url = 'https://your-jira-instance.atlassian.net'
session = requests.Session()
session.headers.update({'Authorization': f'Bearer {bearer_token}'})
jira = JIRA(server=jira_url, options={'server': jira_url}, session=session)
# Test the connection
server_info = jira.get_server_info()
print(server_info)
This approach bypasses the built-in auth methods and lets you use the Bearer token directly. Just make sure to keep your token secure and not hardcode it in your script. Hope this helps!
hey davidw, i’ve used oauth2 with jira api before. it’s not straightforward but doable. try using requests library to create a custom session with the bearer token in headers. then pass that session to JIRA constructor. Lemme know if u need more help!
I’ve encountered this issue before when working with the JIRA Python API. While the library doesn’t have built-in support for OAuth2 Bearer tokens, there’s a workaround using the requests library. Here’s the approach I found effective:
Create a custom session with the Bearer token in the headers, then pass this session to the JIRA constructor. This method allows you to authenticate using the OAuth2 token without modifying the JIRA library itself.
It’s worth noting that this solution isn’t officially documented, so it might break with future updates. Always test thoroughly and consider implementing a fallback authentication method in your production code.
If you’re still having trouble, you might want to check if your JIRA instance supports OAuth2 Bearer tokens. Some older versions or specific configurations might not be compatible with this authentication method.