Jira MCP Server

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Basic information

About Jira MCP Server

MCP Server for handling Jira issues

#mcp-jira #jira #mcp-server

Jira MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jira": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Jira MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Jira MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Jira's REST API using the jira-python library. It integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, enabling you to work with Jira using natural language commands.

How to use Jira MCP Server?

Install via pip install mcp-server-jira or uv pip install mcp-server-jira. Set environment variables for authentication (e.g., JIRA_SERVER_URL, JIRA_AUTH_METHOD, JIRA_TOKEN). Run with python -m mcp_server_jira or via Docker. For Claude Desktop, add a JSON configuration entry with the path to uv and the server directory, plus the required environment variables.

Key features of Jira MCP Server

Get all accessible Jira projects
Get details for a specific Jira issue
Search issues using JQL (Jira Query Language)
Create new Jira issues
Add comments to issues
Get available workflow transitions for an issue
Transition a Jira issue to a new status

Use cases of Jira MCP Server

List all Jira projects accessible to you
Retrieve and display details for a specific issue (e.g., PROJECT-123)
Create a new bug or task from natural language commands
Search for open bugs or issues assigned to you using JQL
Add comments or transition issues between statuses (e.g., "In Progress", "Done")

Frequently asked questions

What authentication methods does Jira MCP Server support?

It supports `basic_auth` (username/password for Jira Server/Data Center, or email/API token for Jira Cloud) and `token_auth` (Personal Access Token for Jira Server/Data Center 8.14+).

Which Jira versions are supported?

The server works with Jira Cloud, Jira Server, and Jira Data Center instances.

What are the Python version requirements?

Python 3.9 or higher is required.

Can I run Jira MCP Server in a container?

Yes, you can build a Docker image with `docker build -t mcp-jira .` and run it with `docker run --env-file .env -p 8080:8080 mcp-jira`.

Is using a virtual environment recommended?

Yes, the README recommends creating and activating a Python virtual environment before installing the server.

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