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Delete and re-create the skill
This is the simplest approach to use until you have assigned the skill to users.
Use a standard script (Python) https://www.dropbox.com/s/mlsc6ob1r2682db/rename-skill.py?dl=0
The script updates the skill name, users' expertise and all the scoped issues that list this skill as a requirement.Use Skills for Jira API
Skill and user expertise management are available via API. You can use it in your own automation
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