Jira MCP Server

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Overview

Jira MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for integrating AI assistants with Jira, allowing them to interact seamlessly with Jira's project management features.

To use the Jira MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and configure the server with your Jira credentials. Then, you can utilize various tools to interact with Jira projects and issues.

List all Jira projects accessible to the user. - Retrieve detailed information about specific issues. - Search for issues by project and assignee. - List members of a project. - Check user project membership and assigned issues.

Automating project management tasks with AI.
Integrating AI assistants to provide insights on project issues.
Enhancing team collaboration by listing project members and their roles.

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

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

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Jira MCP Server?

It allows AI assistants to interact with Jira, enhancing project management capabilities.

Is the Jira MCP Server open source?

Yes, it is open source and contributions are welcome.

How do I configure the server?

You need to add your Jira credentials to the MCP server configuration file.

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