MCP Server for JIRA

What is MCP Server for JIRA?

MCP Server for JIRA is a Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants (such as ChatGPT) directly read JIRA issue details. It uses the JIRA REST API and stores the API token securely in 1Password.

How to use MCP Server for JIRA?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and build with npm run build. Configure the MCP client (e.g., Claude Dev in VS Code) to run the start-server.sh script, and set the environment variables JIRA_HOST, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_API_TOKEN (pointing to a 1Password item). Once running, invoke the get_issue tool with an issue key (e.g., PROJ-123).

Key features of MCP Server for JIRA

• Retrieve a JIRA issue’s full details via get_issue
• Uses 1Password CLI to resolve API tokens securely
• Works with any MCP-compatible client (ChatGPT, Claude Dev, etc.)
• Simple environment variable–based configuration
• Single tool focused on read-only issue access

Use cases of MCP Server for JIRA

• An AI assistant fetches issue details to answer questions about ticket status or content
• Automated workflows that need to pull JIRA issue information for reporting or triage
• Developers using an AI‑powered IDE plugin to inspect JIRA issues without leaving the editor
• Chatbots that provide real‑time JIRA issue summaries in team communication tools

FAQ from MCP Server for JIRA

What tools does this server provide?

It provides a single tool: get_issue, which returns the full details of a JIRA issue given its key.

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

You need Node.js, npm, the 1Password desktop app and CLI, a JIRA API token (created from Atlassian account settings), and a JIRA Cloud instance.

How do I configure authentication?

Store your JIRA API token in 1Password. Then set the environment variable JIRA_API_TOKEN to the 1Password reference path (e.g., op://VAULT/ITEM/info/access token). The start script resolves it automatically.

Can I use this server with ChatGPT or other AI assistants?

Yes, the server is explicitly designed to let ChatGPT and other AI assistants directly interact with JIRA issues via the Model Context Protocol.

What JIRA features are not supported?

The README only documents retrieving issue details. It does not mention creating, updating, or deleting issues, searching, or accessing other JIRA entities.