Jira MCP Server

What is Jira MCP Server?

A modular, extensible Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Jira Cloud. It provides tools to query boards, issues, user information, and more, enabling integration of Jira with AI agents, bots, or other automation systems.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Run instantly with npx -y @ahmetbarut/jira-mcp-server after setting the environment variables JIRA_BASE_URL, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_API_TOKEN. Alternatively, configure it as an MCP tool in a config file (e.g., mcp.json) with the command and env section.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

• List all available Jira scrum boards
• List your own issues for a specific board
• Add ADF‑compliant comments to Jira issues
• Get current authenticated user information
• Search users by login, email, or display name
• Retrieve Jira server information, including server time

Use cases of Jira MCP Server

• Automate Jira tasks from AI agents or chatbots
• Query boards and issues programmatically via MCP
• Add comments to issues without leaving your automation workflow
• Look up user details and server metadata for reporting
• Integrate Jira with any MCP‑compatible orchestration system

FAQ from Jira MCP Server

What are the requirements to run Jira MCP Server?

Node.js 18+, access to a Jira Cloud instance, and a Jira API Token.

How do I set up Jira credentials?

Set the environment variables JIRA_BASE_URL, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_API_TOKEN. These can be placed in a .env file or the env section of your MCP config.

Can I run it without installing globally?

Yes. Using npx -y @ahmetbarut/jira-mcp-server downloads and runs the package on demand; all dependencies are handled by npx. The first run may take a few seconds.

Does Jira MCP Server support adding comments to issues?

Yes, the add_comment_to_issue tool adds ADF‑compliant comments to any issue.

What tools are available?

The server exposes six tools: get_boards, get_issues, add_comment_to_issue, get_current_user_info, search_user, and get_server_info.