How do I install the jira mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DEBUG`, `LOG_FILE_PATH`, `JIRA_BASE_URL`, `JIRA_API_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Jira MCP Server

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What is the Jira MCP Server?

Jira MCP Server

What the server does

A collection of tools designed for interacting with Jira via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), providing core Jira functionalities and a unified, guided Issue Creation and Update Wizard.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
getJiraIssue	Fetches a Jira issue by its key.
analyzeJiraIssue	Performs comprehensive analysis of a Jira issue.
jiraGet	Fetches data from any Jira API GET endpoint.
getIssuesByJql	Searches for Jira issues using a JQL query.
issueCreation_getState	Gets the current internal state of the wizard.
issueCreation_getStatus	Gets the high-level status of the wizard.
issueCreation_initiateState	Initializes a new wizard state.
issueCreation_resetState	Resets the wizard state.
issueCreation_updateState	Updates the wizard state (project, issue type, fields, step).
issueCreation_createIssue	Creates a Jira issue using the wizard's state.
issueCreation_getProjects	Retrieves available Jira projects.
issueCreation_getIssueTypes	Gets available issue types for the selected project.
issueCreation_getFields	Retrieves fields required for the selected project/issue type.
issueCreation_updateFields	Updates specific field values in the wizard state.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
DEBUG	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
LOG_FILE_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
JIRA_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
JIRA_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Jira to getJiraIssue.”
“Use Jira to analyzeJiraIssue.”
“Use Jira to jiraGet.”

Frequently asked questions

Jira MCP Server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.