MCP Jira Server

Name: MCP Jira Server
Author: SoorajChandran

@SoorajChandran

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About MCP Jira Server

MCP to talk to Jira from cursor

Basic information

Config

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

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

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Overview

What is MCP Jira Server?

MCP Jira Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with Jira for issue management. It is intended for developers and teams who want to programmatically create, read, update, search, and manage Jira issues and epics via MCP.

How to use MCP Jira Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (Python 3.8+ required), copy .env.example to .env, and fill in your Jira credentials (server URL, email, API token). Then run python src/main.py. The server starts on http://localhost:8000.

Key features of MCP Jira Server

Create, read, and update Jira issues
Search for issues across projects
Epic management with subtask support
Personal issue tracking
Create issues from product requirement documents

Use cases of MCP Jira Server

Automate creation of Jira issues from PRDs or design documents
Manage epics and their subtasks for project planning
Track and update personal assigned issues programmatically
Search for issues by criteria and retrieve details

FAQ from MCP Jira Server

What are the prerequisites for running MCP Jira Server?

Python 3.8+, a Jira account with API access, and a Jira API token are required.

How do I configure MCP Jira Server?

Copy .env.example to .env and set JIRA_SERVER (your Jira instance URL), JIRA_USER (your email), and JIRA_TOKEN (your API token). Optional parameters include JIRA_TIMEOUT (default 30), JIRA_MAX_RESULTS (default 50), and MCP_SERVER_PORT (default 8000).

What default port does MCP Jira Server use?

The server runs on port 8000 by default, configurable via the MCP_SERVER_PORT environment variable.

Are there any security considerations?

Never commit your .env file, keep your Jira API token secure, use HTTPS in production, and consider adding additional authentication for the API endpoints.