MCP Server for Jira

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Overview

What is MCP Server for Jira?

MCP Server for Jira is an MCP server that connects to the Jira API. It allows you to search, create, update, and manage Jira issues and comments programmatically.

How to use MCP Server for Jira?

Install dependencies with npm install, copy .env.example to .env, and fill in your Jira API URL, email, and token. Start the server with npm run dev (development) or npm start (production). The server exposes REST endpoints under /api/jira/.

Key features of MCP Server for Jira

Search Jira issues using JQL queries
Get detailed information for a single issue
Create new Jira issues with custom fields
Update existing issue fields
Add comments to issues
Transition issue statuses (workflow steps)

Use cases of MCP Server for Jira

Automate issue creation from external tools
Fetch issue details for reporting or dashboards
Update issue statuses as part of CI/CD pipelines
Add context comments to issues automatically

Frequently asked questions

What environment variables are required?

`JIRA_API_URL` (e.g. `https://your-domain.atlassian.net/rest/api/3`), `JIRA_API_EMAIL`, and `JIRA_API_TOKEN` must be set. Optional variables include `PORT` (default 3000) and `LOG_LEVEL`.

How do I search for issues?

Send a GET request to `/api/jira/issues` with the required `jql` query parameter (e.g., `project=PROJ`). Optionally set `maxResults` (default 50).

How do I create a new issue?

Send a POST request to `/api/jira/issues` with a JSON body containing the `fields` object, including `project.key`, `summary`, and `issuetype.id`. Priority and other fields are optional.

How do I change an issue’s status?

Send a POST request to `/api/jira/issues/:issueKey/transitions` with the `transitionId` in the body.

Where are logs stored?

Logs are saved to `logs/combined.log` (all logs) and `logs/error.log` (errors only). Log level is controlled by the `LOG_LEVEL` environment variable.

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