Jira MCP Server

A model context protocol server for Jira API

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Overview

Jira MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to integrate with the Jira API, enabling large language models (LLMs) to interact with Jira seamlessly.

To use the Jira MCP Server, you need to install it by creating a Jira Personal Access Token and configuring the server settings in your local environment. Follow the installation guide provided in the documentation.

Integration with Jira through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). - Tools to list projects, boards, sprints, and issues from Jira. - Supports various query parameters for filtering results.

Automating project management tasks in Jira.
Retrieving project and sprint information programmatically.
Enhancing LLM capabilities to interact with Jira data.

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

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is a Personal Access Token?

A Personal Access Token is a secure way to authenticate with the Jira API, allowing you to perform actions on behalf of your account.

Is Jira MCP Server free to use?

Yes, Jira MCP Server is open-source and free to use under the MIT license.

What programming language is Jira MCP Server written in?

Jira MCP Server is developed using TypeScript.

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