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Jira MCP Server

An MCP server compatible with Jira V2 and V3 api and custom fields

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What is the Jira MCP Server?

An MCP server compatible with Jira V2 and V3 api and custom fields

The short version

Enhanced Model Context Protocol server for interacting with Jira directly from Claude.

  • Full Jira API Integration — Comprehensive access to Jira functionality
  • Enhanced Formatting — Improved Markdown to Atlassian Document Format (ADF) conversion with support for code blocks and inline formatting
  • Input Validation — Robust schema validation using Zod
  • Improved Error Handling — Detailed error messages and graceful error recovery
  • Custom Field Support — Easy configuration for working with custom Jira fields
  • Status Transitions — Advanced workflow management

What it needs from you

  • Node.js 18 or higher - Jira Cloud or Server instance - Jira API token (for Cloud) or username/password (for Server) - Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible AI assistant

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18 or higher - Jira Cloud or Server instance - Jira API token (for Cloud) or username/password (for Server) - Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible AI assistant
VariableDescriptionRequired
JIRA_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional
JIRA_EMAILConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
JIRA_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
JIRA_API_VERSIONConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
JIRA_CUSTOM_FIELDSConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
LOG_LEVELConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Jira to Contributing.”

Frequently asked questions

Node.js 18 or higher, a Jira Cloud or Server instance, and a Jira API token (for Cloud) or username/password (for Server). Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible AI assistant is also required.

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