Jira MCP Server

The most robust Jira MCP safe for internal corporate use.

Local serverstdio

What is the Jira MCP Server?

The most robust Jira MCP safe for internal corporate use.

What it actually does

Financial support from private and corporate sponsors ensures the tool's continued development.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Jira MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-xaviercollantes-dev": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/ankitpokhrel/jira-cli"],
      "env": {
        "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
JIRA_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Jira MCP to Navigation.”
  • “Use Jira MCP to Resources.”
  • “Use Jira MCP to Issue.”

Frequently asked questions

The most robust Jira MCP safe for internal corporate use. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.