How do I install the jira context 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 `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 Context MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for Jira integration

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What is the Jira Context MCP Server?

Jira Context MCP lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Jira Context MCP directly. Model Context Protocol server for Jira integration.

What Jira Context MCP does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation for Jira that allows you to:

Requirements

Node.js 20.17.0 or higher - A Jira account with API access - A Jira API token (can be generated at Atlassian API Tokens)

Practical notes

Maintained by rahulthedevil, written in TypeScript.

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Configuration

Node.js 20.17.0 or higher - A Jira account with API access - A Jira API token (can be generated at Atlassian API Tokens)

Variable	Description	Required
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 Context MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Jira Context MCP to Installation.”
“Use Jira Context MCP to Build.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol server for Jira integration Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.