概览
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. It is for users who need automated Jira issue management through AI assistants.
How to use Jira MCP Server?
Install dependencies with npm install and build with npm run build. Create a .jira-config.json file with your project key, then configure the MCP client (e.g., Claude desktop) with environment variables for JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN, and JIRA_DOMAIN. The server exposes tools such as create_issue, list_issues, update_issue, get_issue, delete_issue, and add_comment.
Key features of Jira MCP Server
- Create issues (Task, Epic, Subtask)
- 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 tasks, epics, and subtasks from AI conversations
- Query and filter project issues by status
- Update issue details or transition status without manual UI
- Delete obsolete issues programmatically
- Append comments to issues during collaborative workflows
FAQ from Jira MCP Server
What does Jira MCP Server do different from the Jira web interface?
It allows AI assistants to manage Jira issues programmatically via MCP, enabling automation and integration into conversational workflows.
What are the prerequisites for using Jira MCP Server?
A Jira account with API access and a Jira API token generated from Atlassian Account Settings.
How are credentials configured?
You set environment variables JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN, and JIRA_DOMAIN in the MCP client config, and place a .jira-config.json with your project key in the working directory.
Does the server support authentication errors or invalid data?
Yes — error handling covers invalid project keys, missing configuration, invalid issue types, API authentication errors, and invalid status transitions.
What issue types can be created?
Tasks, Epics, and Subtasks.
