Atlassian Jira MCP Server

Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI systems (LLMs) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using JQL/ID), and

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What is the Atlassian Jira MCP Server?

Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI systems (LLMs) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using JQL/ID), and view dev info

What it actually does

Transform how you manage and track your work by connecting Claude, Cursor AI, and other AI assistants directly to your Jira projects, issues, and workflows. Get instant project insights, streamline issue management, and enhance your team collaboration.

Configuration

  • Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher - MCP SDK: v1.23.0 (uses modern registration APIs) - Jira: Cloud only (Server/Data Center not supported)

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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
jira_getGET any Jira API endpoint (read data)
jira_postPOST to any endpoint (create resources)
jira_putPUT to any endpoint (replace resources)
jira_patchPATCH any endpoint (partial updates)
jira_deleteDELETE any endpoint (remove resources)

How to install the Atlassian Jira MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "your-company",
        "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "your.email@company.com",
        "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher - MCP SDK: v1.23.0 (uses modern registration APIs) - Jira: Cloud only (Server/Data Center not supported)
VariableDescriptionRequired
ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAMEDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAILDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
ATLASSIAN_API_TOKENDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Atlassian Jira to jira get.”
  • “Use Atlassian Jira to jira post.”
  • “Use Atlassian Jira to jira put.”

Frequently asked questions

Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI systems (LLMs) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using JQL/ID), and view dev info Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.