JIRA MCP Integration

A Model-Context-Protocol(MCP) server to allow Claude desktop to create Jira tickets.

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Overview

JIRA MCP Integration is a Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) server that allows the Claude desktop application to create JIRA tickets directly within conversations.

To use JIRA MCP Integration, clone the repository, install dependencies, build the project, and configure the JIRA MCP server in the Claude desktop configuration file.

Create JIRA tickets with summary, description, and issue type. - Seamless integration with the Claude desktop application. - Simple configuration using Claude's desktop configuration file.

Creating JIRA tickets for tracking issues discussed in meetings.
Automating ticket creation for recurring tasks.
Enhancing team collaboration by integrating ticketing into conversations.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect JIRA MCP Integration 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": {
    "jira-mcp-mankowskinick": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-jira-mcp-mankowskinick"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

How do I get a JIRA API token?

You can create a JIRA API token by logging into your Atlassian account, navigating to Security > API tokens, and following the prompts to create a new token.

Is there a specific configuration needed for Claude?

Yes, you need to add the JIRA MCP server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file.

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