Jira Cloud MCP Server

MCP server for Jira Cloud — manage issues, sprints, boards, filters, and custom fields

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What is the Jira Cloud MCP Server?

MCP server for Jira Cloud — manage issues, sprints, boards, filters, and custom fields

The short version

A Model Context Protocol server for interacting with Jira Cloud instances.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
manage_jira_issueGet, create, update, delete, move, transition, comment on, link, or traverse hierarchy of issues
manage_jira_filterSearch for issues using JQL queries, or manage saved filters
manage_jira_projectList projects or get project configuration and metadata
manage_jira_boardList boards or get board details and configuration
manage_jira_sprintManage sprints: create, start, close, and assign issues to sprints
queue_jira_operationsBatch multiple operations with result references ($0.key) and error strategies
analyze_jira_issuesCompute metrics, exact counts, and data cube analysis over issues selected by JQL

How to install the Jira Cloud MCP Server

claude mcp add jira-cloud --env JIRA_API_TOKEN=your-value --env JIRA_EMAIL=your-value --env JIRA_HOST=your-value -- npx -y @aaronsb/jira-cloud-mcp

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
JIRA_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
JIRA_EMAILConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
JIRA_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Jira Cloud to manage jira issue.”
  • “Use Jira Cloud to manage jira filter.”
  • “Use Jira Cloud to manage jira project.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Jira Cloud — manage issues, sprints, boards, filters, and custom fields Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.