MCP Jira Integration MCP Server

JIRA integration server for Model Context Protocol (MCP) - enables LLMs to interact with JIRA tasks and workflows

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What is the MCP Jira Integration MCP Server?

JIRA integration server for Model Context Protocol (MCP) - enables LLMs to interact with JIRA tasks and workflows

What you get

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Jira that allows LLMs to act as project managers and personal assistants for teams using Jira. Built on the Jira REST API v3.

Configuration and credentials

  • Python 3.8 or higher - Jira Cloud account with API token - MCP-compatible client (like Claude Desktop)

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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
create_issueCreate new Jira issues with proper formatting and ADF descriptions
search_issuesSearch issues using JQL with smart formatting and pagination
get_sprint_statusGet comprehensive sprint progress reports with metrics
get_team_workloadAnalyze team member workloads and capacity
generate_standup_reportGenerate daily standup reports automatically

How to install the MCP Jira Integration MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jira": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-jira/.venv/bin/python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "mcp_jira"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Python 3.8 or higher - Jira Cloud account with API token - MCP-compatible client (like Claude Desktop)

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Jira Integration to create issue.”
  • “Use MCP Jira Integration to search issues.”
  • “Use MCP Jira Integration to get sprint status.”

Frequently asked questions

Python 3.8 or higher, a Jira Cloud account with an API token, and an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.