Jira MCP Server

@ahmetbarut

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Basic information

About Jira MCP Server

MCP server for using the Jira Cloud API

#jira #mcp #cursor #mcp-server

Jira MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-mcp-ahmetbarut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ahmetbarut/jira-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Jira MCP Server tools

Get all available Jira scrum boards

Get current user's tasks from a specific Jira board

Get current authenticated user information including login, email, timezone

Search for a user by login name or email

Get Jira server information including current server time

Add a comment to a specific Jira issue

Get detailed information about a specific Jira issue

Overview

What is Jira MCP Server?

A modular, extensible Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Jira Cloud. It provides tools to query boards, issues, user information, and more, enabling integration of Jira with AI agents, bots, or other automation systems.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Run instantly with npx -y @ahmetbarut/jira-mcp-server after setting the environment variables JIRA_BASE_URL, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_API_TOKEN. Alternatively, configure it as an MCP tool in a config file (e.g., mcp.json) with the command and env section.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

List all available Jira scrum boards
List your own issues for a specific board
Add ADF‑compliant comments to Jira issues
Get current authenticated user information
Search users by login, email, or display name
Retrieve Jira server information, including server time

Use cases of Jira MCP Server

Automate Jira tasks from AI agents or chatbots
Query boards and issues programmatically via MCP
Add comments to issues without leaving your automation workflow
Look up user details and server metadata for reporting
Integrate Jira with any MCP‑compatible orchestration system

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to run Jira MCP Server?

Node.js 18+, access to a Jira Cloud instance, and a Jira API Token.

How do I set up Jira credentials?

Set the environment variables `JIRA_BASE_URL`, `JIRA_EMAIL`, and `JIRA_API_TOKEN`. These can be placed in a `.env` file or the `env` section of your MCP config.

Can I run it without installing globally?

Yes. Using `npx -y @ahmetbarut/jira-mcp-server` downloads and runs the package on demand; all dependencies are handled by npx. The first run may take a few seconds.