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MCP Jira Server

@SoorajChandran

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Category

Version Control

Transports

stdio

Author

SoorajChandran

About MCP Jira Server

MCP to talk to Jira from cursor

MCP Jira Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jira-server-soorajchandran": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Jira Server?

MCP Jira Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with Jira for issue management. It is intended for developers and teams who want to programmatically create, read, update, search, and manage Jira issues and epics via MCP.

How to use MCP Jira Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (Python 3.8+ required), copy .env.example to .env, and fill in your Jira credentials (server URL, email, API token). Then run python src/main.py. The server starts on http://localhost:8000.

Key features of MCP Jira Server

  • Create, read, and update Jira issues
  • Search for issues across projects
  • Epic management with subtask support
  • Personal issue tracking
  • Create issues from product requirement documents

Use cases of MCP Jira Server

  • Automate creation of Jira issues from PRDs or design documents
  • Manage epics and their subtasks for project planning
  • Track and update personal assigned issues programmatically
  • Search for issues by criteria and retrieve details

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the prerequisites for running MCP Jira Server?

Python 3.8+, a Jira account with API access, and a Jira API token are required.

2

How do I configure MCP Jira Server?

Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and set `JIRA_SERVER` (your Jira instance URL), `JIRA_USER` (your email), and `JIRA_TOKEN` (your API token). Optional parameters include `JIRA_TIMEOUT` (default 30), `JIRA_MAX_RESULTS` (default 50), and `MCP_SERVER_PORT` (default 8000).

3

What default port does MCP Jira Server use?

The server runs on port 8000 by default, configurable via the `MCP_SERVER_PORT` environment variable.

4

Are there any security considerations?

Never commit your `.env` file, keep your Jira API token secure, use HTTPS in production, and consider adding additional authentication for the API endpoints.

5

What are the configurable parameters for the Jira API?

`JIRA_TIMEOUT` sets the API timeout in seconds (default 30), and `JIRA_MAX_RESULTS` limits the maximum results per page (default 50).

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