Jira MCP Server for Cursor

@kornbed

Basic information

About Jira MCP Server for Cursor

A TypeScript-based MCP server for Jira integration with Cursor

Jira MCP Server for Cursor config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-mcp-server-kornbed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@kornbed/jira-mcp-server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Jira MCP Server for Cursor tools

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Overview

What is Jira MCP Server for Cursor?

It is a TypeScript-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with Jira, enabling Cursor to perform Jira operations like listing, viewing, and creating tickets, as well as adding comments and updating status.

How to use Jira MCP Server for Cursor?

Install dependencies, create a .env file with your Jira credentials (host, email, API token), build the project, and start the server. Integrate with Cursor by either configuring a command-based MCP server (pointing to the built server.js) or an HTTP-based server on port 3000. Use commands like /jira list, /jira view TICKET-123, /jira create directly within Cursor.

Key features of Jira MCP Server for Cursor

List Jira tickets with optional JQL filtering
Get detailed ticket information
Retrieve ticket comments
Create new tickets with summary, description, project, and type
Add comments to existing tickets
Update ticket status using transition IDs

Use cases of Jira MCP Server for Cursor

View and manage your Jira tickets without leaving Cursor
Quickly create tickets while coding based on current context
Update ticket status (e.g., move from Open to In Progress) from within the editor
Search for tickets across multiple projects using text queries
Add comments to tickets to document progress or questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Jira API token?

Log in to [https://id.atlassian.com/manage/api-tokens](https://id.atlassian.com/manage/api-tokens), click "Create API token", copy the token, and paste it in your `.env` file.

What are the two integration options for Cursor?

You can either use command-based integration (pointing to the built `server.js` file) or HTTP-based integration (starting the server on localhost:3000 and providing the URL in the MCP configuration).

What commands can I use in Cursor after setup?

Use `/jira list` to list tickets, `/jira view TICKET-123` to view a ticket, `/jira comments TICKET-123` for comments, `/jira create`, `/jira comment TICKET-123`, and `/jira status TICKET-123`.

How do I start the server after building?

Run `npm start` to start the server, or use `npm run dev` for development with hot reload.

What default port does the server use?

The default port is 3000, configurable via the `PORT` environment variable in the `.env` file.

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