remote-capable server

The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.

Integrations

Enables retrieving and searching JIRA issues using JQL (JIRA Query Language), with support for configurable field selection, pagination, and logging work on issues.

JIRA MCP Server

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) "vibe-coded" server for integrating JIRA with Cursor IDE. MCP is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools.

This implementation started out by discarding another JIRA MCP server that we failed to init in Cursor.

BEWARE! Even this document is almost entirely written by AI coding assistant.

Features

Get JIRA issues by key
Search issues using JQL (JIRA Query Language)
Create and update issues (note: may have limitations with heavily customized JIRA projects)
Add comments to issues
Clone issues (useful for working around mandatory custom fields, but may have limitations with complex project configurations)
Configurable field selection
Pagination support
Detailed error handling and logging
Log work

User Workflows

Search and Filter Flow

Issue Cloning Flow

For detailed technical architecture and system workflows, including issue lifecycle and authentication flows, see ARCHITECTURE.md.

About MCP

This server implements the Model Context Protocol specification, allowing Cursor IDE to seamlessly interact with JIRA data through its AI features. The protocol standardizes how LLM applications communicate with external data sources and tools.

Setup

Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Configure environment variables: Create a .env file with:

JIRA_URL=your_jira_url
JIRA_USERNAME=your_username
JIRA_API_TOKEN=your_api_token

Usage

Run the server:

./run-jira-mcp.sh

Development

The project follows a modular structure:

src/
├── core/           # Core JIRA client implementation
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── client.py   # JiraClient class
│   └── config.py   # Configuration management
├── models/         # Pydantic models for validation
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── comment.py  # Comment-related models
│   ├── issue.py    # Issue-related models
│   └── worklog.py  # Worklog-related models
└── operations/     # MCP operation implementations
    ├── __init__.py
    ├── comments.py # Comment operations
    ├── issues.py   # Issue operations
    ├── projects.py # Project operations
    └── worklog.py  # Worklog operations

Key Components

Models (src/models/)
- IssueType, IssueArgs - Issue creation/update models
- IssueTransitionArgs - Issue state transition model
- CloneIssueArgs - Issue cloning model
- CommentArgs, GetCommentsArgs - Comment models
- LogWorkArgs - Work logging model
Core (src/core/)
- JiraClient - Main JIRA API client
- JiraConfig - Configuration management
- Error handling and logging
Operations (src/operations/)
- Issue management (get, search, create, update, clone)
- Comment handling (add, get)
- Work logging
- Project listing

The project follows the implementation plan outlined in IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md.

Current version: v0.4

✅ Basic JIRA integration
✅ Search functionality with JQL support
✅ Issue management (create, update, clone) with limitations for heavily customized projects
✅ Comment functionality
✅ Work logging

Model Context Protocol - The main MCP project
MCP Python SDK - The SDK we use to implement this server
MCP Documentation - Protocol documentation and specifications

License

MIT

Security Considerations

This tool is primarily designed for personal workflow automation and individual developer use. Please be aware of the following security considerations:

⚠️ Usage Recommendations

Personal/Development Use: Ideal for individual developers managing their JIRA workflows
Small Team Use: Suitable for trusted team environments with proper security measures
NOT Recommended For:
- Production deployment in its current form
- Multi-tenant environments
- Public-facing services
- Processing sensitive/regulated data

🔒 Security Requirements

If you choose to use this tool, please ensure:

Your JIRA instance uses HTTPS
You're using API tokens (not passwords) for authentication
Your .env file is properly secured and not committed to version control
You understand the risks of running third-party tools with JIRA access

🛡️ Best Practices

Regularly rotate your API tokens
Monitor your JIRA audit logs for unexpected activity
Use the most recent version of the tool
Review the code before use in your environment

📝 Note on Enterprise Usage

This tool is not currently hardened for enterprise security requirements. If you need a solution for enterprise deployment, consider:

Implementing additional security controls
Conducting a security review
Contributing security improvements back to the project
Using official enterprise-grade alternatives

For security-related concerns or to report vulnerabilities, please open an issue or contact the maintainers directly.

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A Model Context Protocol server that enables seamless integration between Cursor IDE and JIRA, allowing users to retrieve issues, execute JQL searches, and log work through natural language interactions.