JIRA MCP Server

# JIRA MCP Implementation Plan ## Current State (v0.4 + partial v0.6) - ✅ Basic MCP server structure working - ✅ Basic JIRA integration with get_issue tool - ✅ Search functionality with JQL support - ✅ Basic error handling and logging - ✅ Using stdio transport successfully - ✅ Basic authentication via environment variables - ✅ Create and update issue functionality - ✅ Field validation and custom fields support - ✅ Comment support for issue updates - ✅ Project listing and metadata support - ✅ Clone issue functionality with custom field preservation ## Implementation Steps ### 1. Basic JIRA Integration (v0.2) ✅ - [x] Add JIRA client initialization - [x] Update mcp.json to include JIRA credentials - [x] Implement basic error handling for JIRA connection - [x] Make `get_issue` actually fetch from JIRA - [x] Add basic logging for JIRA operations Success criteria: Can fetch a real JIRA issue ✅ Completed: Basic JIRA integration with proper error handling and logging is working ### 2. Add Search Issues Tool (v0.3) ✅ - [x] Add `search_issues` tool with JQL support - [x] Implement pagination parameters - [x] Add result limiting - [x] Add field selection Success criteria: Can search JIRA issues using JQL ✅ Completed: Search functionality is working with JQL, pagination, and field selection ### 3. Core Issue Management (v0.4) ✅ - [x] Add `create_issue` tool - [x] Add issue type support - [x] Add field validation - [x] Add `update_issue` tool - [x] Add field update logic - [x] Add comment support - [x] Add `clone_issue` tool for working around mandatory fields - [ ] Add template support for common issue types Success criteria: Can create, update, and clone issues with all necessary fields ✅ Completed: Create, update, and clone functionality working with field validation, custom fields, and comment support ### 4. Workflow Management (v0.5) - [ ] Add transition support - [ ] Add status updates - [ ] Add workflow validation - [ ] Add assignee management - [ ] Add watchers management Success criteria: Can manage issue workflows and assignments ### 5. Project & Board Tools (v0.6) 🚧 - [x] Add `get_projects` tool - [x] Add project metadata - [ ] Add board support - [ ] Add sprint management - [ ] Add filter support Success criteria: Can interact with JIRA projects and boards Completed so far: Basic project listing and metadata retrieval implemented ### 6. Performance & Resilience (v0.7) - [ ] Add response caching - [ ] Add batch operations - [ ] Add connection pooling - [ ] Add retry logic for JIRA operations - [ ] Add connection recovery Success criteria: Fast and reliable operations ### 7. Enhanced Security (v0.8) - [ ] Add API key verification - [ ] Add secure credential handling - [ ] Add environment variable validation - [ ] Add connection state management - [ ] Add proper error messages for auth failures Success criteria: Secure and robust access to JIRA API ### 8. Advanced Transport (v0.9) - [ ] Add SSE transport support - [ ] Update mcp.json for SSE configuration - [ ] Add proper connection handling - [ ] Add reconnection logic - [ ] Add transport-specific error handling Success criteria: Stable alternative transport options ### 9. Production Readiness (v1.0) - [ ] Add comprehensive metrics - [ ] Add health checks - [ ] Add performance monitoring - [ ] Add detailed logging - [ ] Add production deployment guide Success criteria: Production-ready with monitoring and maintenance tools ## Backtrack Points Each version represents a stable point to which we can backtrack if issues arise. Key backtrack points: 1. **Base (v0.3)**: Current working version with get_issue and search 2. **Core (v0.4)**: Basic CRUD operations working 3. **Workflow (v0.5)**: Issue management working 4. **Projects (v0.6)**: Project operations working 5. **Performance (v0.7)**: Optimized operations working ## Testing Strategy For each step: 1. Write tests first 2. Implement feature 3. Verify in isolation 4. Test in Cursor 5. Document any issues 6. Only proceed if stable ## Configuration Management mcp.json updates needed for each phase: 1. v0.4: Add issue templates 2. v0.5: Add workflow configs 3. v0.6: Add project settings 4. v0.7: Add performance settings 5. v0.8: Add security settings ## Rollback Procedure If any step introduces instability: 1. Note the exact changes that caused issues 2. Revert to last known good version 3. Document the failure case 4. Try alternative approach 5. If alternative fails, stay at previous version ## Success Criteria Final implementation should: 1. Be as stable as hello-world server 2. Support all core JIRA operations 3. Handle errors gracefully 4. Maintain secure connections 5. Provide good developer experience