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Jira CLI MCP Server

@choplin

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About Jira CLI MCP Server

MCP server that wraps jira-cli to enable AI assistants to interact with Jira

Basic information

Category

Developer Tools

License

MIT

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

choplin

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-cli-mcp": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "build:prod"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Jira CLI MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that wraps the jira-cli command-line tool to enable AI assistants to interact with Jira. It leverages existing jira-cli setup and authentication, requiring no API tokens in config files and no Docker containers.

How to use Jira CLI MCP Server?

Install and configure jira-cli first, then install jira-cli-mcp via Homebrew, npm, or pre-compiled binary. Add the server to your AI assistant’s MCP configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json or Claude Code .claude/mcp.json) and restart the assistant.

Key features of Jira CLI MCP Server

  • Create new Jira tickets with customizable fields
  • Search and list Jira tickets using JQL queries
  • Get detailed ticket information including comments
  • Update ticket descriptions with rich text formatting
  • Add comments to tickets with Markdown support
  • Assign tickets to the current user
  • Move tickets between different statuses
  • Open a Jira ticket in the default web browser

Use cases of Jira CLI MCP Server

  • AI assistant creates or updates Jira tickets during a conversation
  • Developers retrieve ticket details and add comments without leaving their coding environment
  • Project managers move tickets across statuses using natural language commands

FAQ from Jira CLI MCP Server

What dependencies does Jira CLI MCP Server require?

You need jira-cli installed and authenticated. Bun is only needed for development or if building from source.

How does Jira CLI MCP Server handle authentication?

Authentication is handled entirely by jira-cli, not by the server itself. No API tokens are stored in config files.

Which MCP client integrations are supported?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot (VS Code version 1.99+ in public preview) are supported with MCP configuration files.

What rich text format does Jira CLI MCP Server use?

The server uses Atlassian Document Format for rich text; Markdown input is automatically converted to ADF by jira-cli.

Can I use a custom path to the jira-cli executable?

Yes, set the JIRA_CLI_PATH environment variable to specify a custom path (default is "jira").

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