Overview
What is Jira MCP Server?
Jira MCP Server is an MCP server that allows querying tasks for assignees from Jira. It is intended for users who want to retrieve and summarize Jira issues via an MCP client.
How to use Jira MCP Server?
Configure the server in your MCP settings JSON with "command": "uv" and "args": ["--directory", "/path/to/project/", "run", "server.py"]. An example prompt to invoke it is: "Summarise tasks for <assignee> from <date>, limit pagination to 10 pages."
Key features of Jira MCP Server
- Query tasks by assignee.
- Filter tasks by a start date.
- Limit results with pagination (e.g., 10 pages).
Use cases of Jira MCP Server
- Summarise all tasks assigned to a specific person within a given date range.
- Retrieve a paginated list of Jira issues for a specific assignee and date.
FAQ from Jira MCP Server
How do I configure Jira MCP Server?
Use the MCP settings JSON with "command": "uv" and "args" pointing to the server.py file in the project directory.
How do I run Jira MCP Server in development mode?
Run the command uv run mcp dev server.py in your terminal.
What is an example prompt to use with Jira MCP Server?
An example prompt is: "Summarise tasks for <assignee> from <date>, limit pagination to 10 pages."
