Jira MCP Server

# Jira MCP Server This project is a server that acts as a bridge between Jira and the MCP (Model Context Protocol). It allows synchronization and

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What is the Jira MCP Server?

Jira MCP Server This project is a server that acts as a bridge between Jira and the MCP (Model Context Protocol). It allows synchronization and interaction with

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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
search_issuesSearch JIRA issues using JQL.
get_issueGet detailed information about a specific JIRA issue including comments.
update_issueUpdate an existing JIRA issue.
get_transitionsGet available status transitions for a JIRA issue.
transition_issueChange the status of a JIRA issue by performing a transition.
get_usersSearch for JIRA users.
assign_issueAssign a JIRA issue to a user.

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Jira to search issues.”
  • “Use Jira to get issue.”
  • “Use Jira to update issue.”

Frequently asked questions

Java 21 or higher, Docker and Docker Compose, and a Jira account with appropriate permissions.