JIRA MCP Server

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About JIRA MCP Server

MCP server for self-hosted Jira

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Overview

What is JIRA MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with self-hosted JIRA, enabling AI assistants to interact with JIRA issues and projects through a standardized interface.

How to use JIRA MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, configure environment variables (JIRA_HOST, JIRA_USERNAME, JIRA_PASSWORD or JIRA_ACCESS_TOKEN) in .env, then start the server with npm start. The server registers with any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Key features of JIRA MCP Server

List JIRA projects
Query tasks using JQL
Get detailed task information
Update task status
Update task assignee
Get available task statuses
Retrieve task attachments

Use cases of JIRA MCP Server

An AI assistant retrieving a list of all JIRA projects.
Querying tasks with custom JQL filters to find specific issues.
Updating the status or assignee of a task via natural language commands.
Fetching attachments from a JIRA issue for review.

Frequently asked questions

What authentication methods are supported?

You can authenticate either with a username/password pair or an access token configured in the `.env` file.

Does this server work with JIRA Cloud or only self-hosted?

The server is specifically designed for self-hosted JIRA instances. No mention of JIRA Cloud is made in the documentation.

How do I start using the server after installation?

After configuring the `.env` file, run `npm start` to launch the server. It will automatically register with compatible MCP AI assistants.

What are the main dependencies of this server?

The server relies on `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`, `jira-client`, `dotenv`, and `zod`.

Is this project open source?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

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