Free Acceptance Criteria Generator for Jira
Paste a rough feature note or user story and generate testable acceptance criteria in Given/When/Then, checklist, or both formats. Built for Jira tickets, backlog refinement, and QA handoff.
Given/When/Then
BDD-style scenarios for behavior and edge cases.
Checklist output
Simple Jira-ready criteria for product and QA review.
Quality score
Checks actors, outcomes, errors, and open questions.
Generate testable acceptance criteria instantly. Cleaner tickets, fewer surprises, happier QA.See plans
Step 1
Short prompt or long transcript both work.
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Step 2
Tune output
Step 3
Built for speed and fewer QA surprises.
Example input
Paste something rough. The generator will structure it into testable criteria and flag clarifications.
What the generator creates
Given/When/Then
Best for workflows, QA automation, and behavior that needs clear preconditions.
Given the shopper is viewing products When they filter by category and price Then matching products are shown And results update in under 2 seconds
Checklist format
Best for Jira tickets where the team wants quick, scannable acceptance conditions.
- [ ] User can filter by category - [ ] User can filter by price - [ ] Empty state appears for no matches - [ ] Mobile and desktop are supported
When to use each format
| Format | Use it for | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Given/When/Then | User flows, behavior rules, BDD, automation-ready scenarios | Review with QA and Product Owner |
| Checklist | Simple stories, non-UI work, Jira tickets, quick refinement | Confirm missing edge cases |
| Both | Important stories where behavior and QA coverage both matter | Copy to Jira and refine with the team |
What makes good acceptance criteria?
- Testable - a QA engineer can write a test case from each criterion
- Specific - no ambiguity about what "done" means
- Written before dev starts - not after, when it becomes documentation
- Covers error states - not just the happy path
- Agreed by the whole team - dev, QA, and product all sign off
- Behavior-focused - describes what should happen, not how to build it
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this acceptance criteria generator free?
Yes. It is free, requires no login, and you can generate Jira-ready acceptance criteria directly in the browser.
Can I paste rough feature notes?
Yes. Paste a short feature idea, rough user story, Jira note, or backlog refinement note. The generator turns it into Given/When/Then scenarios, checklist criteria, or both.
Does this generate Given/When/Then acceptance criteria?
Yes. You can choose Given/When/Then only, checklist only, or both formats. Given/When/Then is useful for behavior-driven workflows, while checklist format is easier for many Jira teams.
Can I paste the output into Jira?
Yes. The output is formatted in Markdown-style sections that are easy to paste into Jira descriptions, acceptance criteria fields, or comments.
Does the tool use AI?
The current Local mode uses deterministic parsing in your browser. AI mode is planned, but the current generator is already useful for fast first drafts and quality checks.
What is the Criteria Quality Score?
The quality score checks whether the criteria include clear actors, testable outcomes, error handling, measurable signals, and clarification prompts before you copy them to Jira.
Should I edit the generated criteria?
Yes. Treat the result as a strong first draft. Confirm business rules, edge cases, data requirements, and Product Owner expectations before development starts.