Jira communication server MCP Server

What is Jira communication server?

Jira communication server is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides tools to interact with Jira. It enables you to execute JQL queries, create, edit, and delete tickets, list projects and statuses, and manage assignments and attachments.

How to use Jira communication server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then add the server configuration to Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json under the mcpServers key. Configure the command as node with the path to the built index.js, and set environment variables JIRA_URL, JIRA_API_MAIL, and JIRA_API_KEY.

Key features of Jira communication server

• Execute arbitrary JQL queries.
• Fetch only ticket name and description.
• Create, edit, and delete Jira tickets.
• List all Jira projects and statuses.
• Assign tickets and find assignable users.
• Add attachments to tickets by image URL.

Use cases of Jira communication server

• Automate ticket creation and updates from AI-driven workflows.
• Run JQL queries to retrieve issue data for reporting or analysis.
• Manage ticket assignments and identify available users in a project.
• Bulk modify ticket fields like summary, description, labels, or parent.
• Fetch a minimal view of issues (name and description) for quick overview.

FAQ from Jira communication server

What does Jira communication server do?

It provides tools to talk to Jira, including running JQL queries, managing tickets, listing projects and statuses, assigning tickets, and adding attachments.

How do I install and configure Jira communication server?

Run npm install and npm run build, then add a JSON configuration entry to Claude Desktop’s config file with the path to the built server and environment variables for your Jira URL, email, and API token.

What dependencies or runtime are required?

Node.js and npm are required. The server is written in TypeScript and built with npm run build.

Where is my Jira data stored?

Your Jira data remains in your Jira Cloud instance, accessed via the URL specified in the JIRA_URL environment variable.

How does Jira communication server authenticate with Jira?

Authentication uses a Jira API token (created at Atlassian’s API tokens page) and your email, both provided as environment variables in the server configuration.