Jira MCP Server

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About Jira MCP Server

A really simple MCP server for Jira, which uses docker for easy deployment.

#jira #mcp #docker #ai-assistant

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Overview

What is Jira MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to interact with Jira. It enables AI to fetch user's assigned tickets, add comments, get available status transitions, and update ticket status. Designed for developers who want to give AI agents Jira integration capabilities.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Set up a .env file with JIRA_SERVER, JIRA_USERNAME, JIRA_API_KEY, and JIRA_PROJECT_KEY. Then run either the Docker script (./run_docker_locally.sh) or install Python dependencies and start with uvicorn src.server:app --reload. The server runs on http://localhost:8000 and the MCP endpoint is at /mcp.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

Fetch user's assigned tickets
Add comments to Jira tickets
Get available status transitions
Update ticket status
Simple environment variable configuration
Runs locally via Docker or Python

Use cases of Jira MCP Server

AI assistant fetching your open tickets
Automating ticket comments from chat
Moving tickets through workflow statuses
Integrating AI workflows with Jira project management
Allowing conversational Jira updates

Frequently asked questions

What environment variables are required?

JIRA_SERVER (your Atlassian instance URL), JIRA_USERNAME (your email), JIRA_API_KEY, and JIRA_PROJECT_KEY. Create a `.env` file with these values.

How do I get my Jira API key?

Go to https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens and generate a token. Use that as JIRA_API_KEY in your `.env` file.

What are the runtime requirements?

The server requires Docker (for the Docker option) or Python with the dependencies listed in `requirements.txt`. You also need a Jira account with API access.

Can this server modify ticket statuses?

Yes, it can get available status transitions and update ticket status accordingly.

Where is the server exposed?

It starts on `http://localhost:8000`. The MCP endpoint is at `http://localhost:8000/mcp`.

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