Jira MCP Server

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About Jira MCP Server

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Jira MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/jira-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "JIRA_EMAIL": "",
        "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "",
        "JIRA_DOMAIN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Jira MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that provides integration with Jira's REST API, allowing AI assistants to manage Jira issues programmatically.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude) or manually (run npm install and npm run build). Create a .jira-config.json file with your project keys and configure the MCP client with your Jira email, API token, and domain as environment variables.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

Create new issues (Tasks, Epics, Subtasks)
List issues with optional status filtering
Update existing issues (summary, description, status)
Get detailed issue information
Delete issues
Add comments to issues

Use cases of Jira MCP Server

Automate creation of Jira issues from AI conversations
List and filter issues to track project progress
Update issue details and change statuses
Retrieve full issue details including comments
Add comments to existing issues programmatically

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for using Jira MCP Server?

You need a Jira account with API access and a Jira API token (generated from Atlassian Account Settings).

How do I configure Jira MCP Server?

Create a `.jira-config.json` file in your working directory with your project key(s), and set `JIRA_EMAIL`, `JIRA_API_TOKEN`, and `JIRA_DOMAIN` as environment variables in your MCP client configuration.

What issue types are supported?

The server supports Task, Epic, and Subtask issue types.

How does Jira MCP Server handle errors?

The server handles errors for invalid project keys, missing configuration, invalid issue types, API authentication errors, and invalid status transitions.

How can I install Jira MCP Server?

You can install it via Smithery CLI (`npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude`) or manually by cloning the repository, running `npm install` and `npm run build`, then configuring the MCP client.

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