Jira MCP Server

Name: Jira MCP Server
Author: friendlygeorge

by friendlygeorgeversion 1.0.0i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.friendlygeorge/jira-mcp-server

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Jira — search, create, update, transition issues, manage projects, boards, and spr...

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@supernova123/jira-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add jira -- npx -y @supernova123/jira-mcp-server

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@supernova123/jira-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "jira": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@supernova123/jira-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

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Common questions

Is Jira MCP Server safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 5 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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Jira MCP Server

An MCP server for Jira — connect any MCP-compatible client to your Jira projects, issues, sprints, and boards.

What is this?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants and agents full access to your Jira instance — search issues with JQL, create and update tickets, manage sprints and boards, transition issues through workflows, and link related work — all through natural language.

Use it with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, or any MCP-compatible client to manage your projects without leaving the chat.

Why use this?

14 built-in tools — covers search, CRUD, transitions, comments, projects, boards, sprints, and backlog
Full JQL support — search issues with any Jira Query Language expression
Workflow transitions — move issues through your custom workflows by name
Sprint management — query sprint states, goals, and board backlogs
Works with Jira Cloud — connects to any *.atlassian.net instance

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "jira": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "jira-mcp-server"], "env": { "JIRA_HOST": "your-domain.atlassian.net", "JIRA_EMAIL": "you@example.com", "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token" } } } }

Cursor / VS Code

Add to your MCP configuration:

Manual

npm install -g jira-mcp-server

export JIRA_HOST=your-domain.atlassian.net export JIRA_EMAIL=you@example.com export JIRA_API_TOKEN=your-api-token jira-mcp-server

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`JIRA_HOST`	Yes	Your Jira hostname (e.g. `your-domain.atlassian.net`)
`JIRA_API_TOKEN`	Yes	Jira API token or Personal Access Token
`JIRA_EMAIL`	Cond.	Your Jira email (required for Basic auth)
`JIRA_AUTH_TYPE`	No	`basic` (default) or `bearer` (for PAT)
`JIRA_API_VERSION`	No	REST API version (default: `3`)

Getting your API token

Go to Atlassian API Tokens
Click Create API token
Give it a name (e.g. "MCP Server") and copy the token
Use your Atlassian email as JIRA_EMAIL

Tools

Tool	Description
`jira_search`	Search issues with JQL
`jira_get_issue`	Get full issue details
`jira_create_issue`	Create a new issue
`jira_update_issue`	Update issue fields
`jira_transition_issue`	Transition issue to new status
`jira_add_comment`	Add a comment to an issue
`jira_delete_issue`	Delete an issue (permanent)
`jira_list_projects`	List accessible projects
`jira_get_project`	Get project details
`jira_get_issue_types`	List issue types for a project
`jira_link_issues`	Create a link between two issues
`jira_get_boards`	List Jira Software boards
`jira_get_sprints`	List sprints for a board
`jira_get_backlog`	Get board backlog items

Usage Examples

Search issues with JQL

{ "tool": "jira_search", "arguments": { "jql": "project = PROJ AND status = Open ORDER BY created DESC" } }

Create a bug

"tool": "jira_create_issue", "arguments": { "projectKey": "PROJ", "summary": "Login page broken on mobile", "issueType": "Bug", "priority": "High", "labels": "mobile,urgent" } }

Transition an issue

{ "tool": "jira_transition_issue", "arguments": { "issueKey": "PROJ-123", "transitionName": "In Progress" } }

Get sprint backlog

{ "tool": "jira_get_backlog", "arguments": { "boardId": "42" } }

Use Cases

Project management — "Show me all open bugs in the mobile project" → jira_search with JQL
Sprint planning — "What's in the current sprint?" → jira_get_sprints + jira_get_backlog
Issue triage — "Create a bug for the login timeout" → jira_create_issue
Workflow automation — "Move PROJ-456 to In Review" → jira_transition_issue
Cross-project overview — "List all projects I have access to" → jira_list_projects

API Coverage

Resource	Tools
Issues	`jira_search`, `jira_get_issue`, `jira_create_issue`, `jira_update_issue`, `jira_transition_issue`, `jira_delete_issue`
Comments	`jira_add_comment`
Projects	`jira_list_projects`, `jira_get_project`
Issue Types	`jira_get_issue_types`
Links	`jira_link_issues`
Boards	`jira_get_boards`
Sprints	`jira_get_sprints`
Backlog	`jira_get_backlog`

Development

git clone https://github.com/friendlygeorge/jira-mcp-server.git

cd jira-mcp-server npm install npm run build npm start

License

MIT

Jira MCP Server

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

GitHub

Desktop Commander

Cloudflare MCP

README from the maker

Jira MCP Server

What is this?

Why use this?

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Cursor / VS Code

Manual

Environment Variables

Getting your API token

Tools

Usage Examples

Search issues with JQL

Create a bug

Transition an issue

Get sprint backlog

Use Cases

API Coverage

Development

License