Enables comprehensive management of Jira Cloud instances including issues (create, update, delete, search, transition, assign), sprints, projects, boards, comments, issue links, worklogs, users, custom fields, and audit logs with built-in safety features for destructive actions.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Jira MCPcreate a new bug ticket for the login page issue"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Jira MCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Jira Cloud. Enables AI assistants to manage issues, sprints, projects, and more.
Quick Start
MCP Configuration
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.):
Get your API token: Atlassian API Tokens
Environment Variables
Variable | Description | Required |
| Jira instance URL | Yes |
| Your Atlassian email | Yes |
| API token | Yes |
| Enable TOON format | No |
Tools
Tool | Actions |
| get, create, update, delete, search, transition, assign |
| list, get, get_statuses, get_versions, create_version |
| list, get, get_issues, get_active, create, update |
| list, get, get_config, get_issues, get_backlog |
| list, get, add, update, delete |
| get_link_types, list, create, remove |
| list, add, update, delete |
| get_current, get, search, get_assignable |
| list, list_custom, search, get_id |
| get_status, set_dry_run, get_session_log |
Search Presets
Available: my_issues, current_sprint, my_sprint_issues, recently_updated, high_priority, due_soon
Safety Features
Destructive actions require confirmation:
Preview changes with dry-run:
Development
License
MIT