jira-mcp-server
@chasepd
About jira-mcp-server
An MCP server to allow LLMs to interact with Jira
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira-mcp-server-chasepd": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"src/mcp-server.py"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is jira-mcp-server?
jira-mcp-server is an MCP server that enables LLMs to interact with Jira through a set of API tools. It provides a bridge between language models and Jira’s functionality, allowing for automated issue management and tracking.
How to use jira-mcp-server?
The server can be run locally via Python or using the Docker image chasepd/jira-mcp-server. In Cursor, add an entry to your mcp.json file with the command docker run and environment variables JIRA_BASE_URL, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_TOKEN. For local development, clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, set the environment variables, and run python src/mcp-server.py.
Key features of jira-mcp-server
- Search Jira issues using JQL
- Create new issues
- Get issue details
- Update existing issues
- Delete issues
Use cases of jira-mcp-server
- Search for Jira issues by JQL from within an LLM chat
- Create Jira issues automatically based on LLM decisions
- Retrieve details of a specific Jira issue
- Update issue fields (e.g., status, summary) via an LLM
- Delete issues programmatically from the LLM
FAQ from jira-mcp-server
What are the required environment variables?
JIRA_BASE_URL (your Jira instance URL), JIRA_EMAIL (your Jira account email), and JIRA_TOKEN (your Jira API token).
How do I run the server?
You can run it locally with Python (see “Running the Server” in the README) or using Docker: docker run -e JIRA_BASE_URL=... -e JIRA_EMAIL=... -e JIRA_TOKEN=... chasepd/jira-mcp-server:latest.
What tools does jira-mcp-server expose?
It exposes jira_search_issues, jira_create_issue, jira_get_issue, jira_update_issue, and jira_delete_issue.
What are the prerequisites?
Python 3.x, a Jira account with API access, and the three environment variables for authentication.
Is there a Docker image available?
Yes, the Docker image chasepd/jira-mcp-server:latest is available on Docker Hub. Run it with the required environment variables.
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