Jira MCP Server
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About Jira MCP Server
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Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/jira-server/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"JIRA_EMAIL": "",
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "",
"JIRA_DOMAIN": ""
}
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Jira MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol server that provides integration with Jira's REST API, allowing AI assistants to manage Jira issues programmatically.
How to use Jira MCP Server?
Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude) or manually (run npm install and npm run build). Create a .jira-config.json file with your project keys and configure the MCP client with your Jira email, API token, and domain as environment variables.
Key features of Jira MCP Server
- Create new issues (Tasks, Epics, Subtasks)
- List issues with optional status filtering
- Update existing issues (summary, description, status)
- Get detailed issue information
- Delete issues
- Add comments to issues
Use cases of Jira MCP Server
- Automate creation of Jira issues from AI conversations
- List and filter issues to track project progress
- Update issue details and change statuses
- Retrieve full issue details including comments
- Add comments to existing issues programmatically
FAQ from Jira MCP Server
What are the prerequisites for using Jira MCP Server?
You need a Jira account with API access and a Jira API token (generated from Atlassian Account Settings).
How do I configure Jira MCP Server?
Create a .jira-config.json file in your working directory with your project key(s), and set JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN, and JIRA_DOMAIN as environment variables in your MCP client configuration.
What issue types are supported?
The server supports Task, Epic, and Subtask issue types.
How does Jira MCP Server handle errors?
The server handles errors for invalid project keys, missing configuration, invalid issue types, API authentication errors, and invalid status transitions.
How can I install Jira MCP Server?
You can install it via Smithery CLI (npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude) or manually by cloning the repository, running npm install and npm run build, then configuring the MCP client.
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