Jira MCP Server

Name: Jira MCP Server
Author: MCP-Mirror

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Repository

About Jira MCP Server

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#jira #mcp-server #api-integration

Basic information

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": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

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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. It is for users who need automated Jira issue management through AI assistants.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install and build with npm run build. Create a .jira-config.json file with your project key, then configure the MCP client (e.g., Claude desktop) with environment variables for JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN, and JIRA_DOMAIN. The server exposes tools such as create_issue, list_issues, update_issue, get_issue, delete_issue, and add_comment.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

Create issues (Task, Epic, Subtask)
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 tasks, epics, and subtasks from AI conversations
Query and filter project issues by status
Update issue details or transition status without manual UI
Delete obsolete issues programmatically
Append comments to issues during collaborative workflows

FAQ from Jira MCP Server

What does Jira MCP Server do different from the Jira web interface?

It allows AI assistants to manage Jira issues programmatically via MCP, enabling automation and integration into conversational workflows.

What are the prerequisites for using Jira MCP Server?

A Jira account with API access and a Jira API token generated from Atlassian Account Settings.

How are credentials configured?

You set environment variables JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN, and JIRA_DOMAIN in the MCP client config, and place a .jira-config.json with your project key in the working directory.

Does the server support authentication errors or invalid data?

Yes — error handling covers invalid project keys, missing configuration, invalid issue types, API authentication errors, and invalid status transitions.