Jira MCP Server for Cursor

# Product Context ## Problem Statement Developers using Cursor need seamless integration with Jira for efficient project management and ticket tracking. Manual context switching between the IDE and Jira interface disrupts development flow and reduces productivity. ## Solution The Jira MCP Server provides direct Jira integration within Cursor, allowing developers to: - View and manage tickets without leaving their IDE - Search across projects and tickets using natural language queries - Create and update tickets directly from their development environment - Track project progress through Jira without context switching ## User Experience Goals 1. **Seamless Integration** - Natural command syntax within Cursor - Quick response times for all operations - Intuitive error messages and feedback 2. **Efficient Workflow** - Minimal keystrokes for common operations - Smart defaults for ticket creation - Flexible search capabilities across projects 3. **Reliability** - Consistent connection to Jira - Proper error handling - Clear feedback on operation status ## Key Features 1. **Ticket Management** - List, view, and create tickets - Add comments and update status - Search across tickets and projects 2. **Search Capabilities** - Text-based search within projects - Support for JQL queries - Multi-project search support 3. **Integration Methods** - Command-based integration (recommended) - HTTP-based integration (alternative) - Flexible configuration options