Overview
Jira MCP Server is a tool that allows users to interact with Jira using natural language, enabling project management tasks such as project creation, issue management, and workflow automation.
To use the Jira MCP Server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and start the server. You can then integrate it with Claude Desktop for enhanced functionality.
- Natural language processing for Jira interactions - Project creation and configuration - Issue and subtask management - Automated issue workflows
- Automating project management tasks in Jira.
- Assigning issues to team members based on their specialties.
- Managing issue dependencies and workflows efficiently.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Jira MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-george5562-jira-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Can I use Jira MCP Server with any Jira instance?
Yes! As long as you have the correct API token and instance details, it can work with any Jira instance.
Is there a cost associated with using Jira MCP Server?
No! The server is open-source and free to use.
What programming language is Jira MCP Server built with?
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