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jira-mcp-server

by BillNobill

πŸš€ Jira MCP Server: AI-Powered Issue Tracking

Transform your Jira projects into a living workspace for AI agents. This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server allows LLMs (like Gemini, Claude, and GPT-4) to see, organize, and manage your tasks and sprints with natural language.


πŸ” Overview

This project bridges the gap between AI and your Jira workflow. Instead of manually navigating complex Jira screens, you can tell your AI: "Find all open bugs in the project and assign them to me," or "Create a new story for the login refactoring with high priority."

Global Usage: You can save this project anywhere on your computer. Once registered, your AI will be able to start the server automatically whenever neededβ€”no manual terminal execution required.


πŸ“‹ Prerequisites


πŸ› οΈ Quick Start

1. Installation & Build

# Clone the repository (or copy the files)
npm install
npm run build

2. Configuration

Create a .env file in the project root (use .env.example as a template):

JIRA_EMAIL=your_email@example.com
JIRA_API_TOKEN=your_api_token
JIRA_BASE_URL=https://your-domain.atlassian.net

3. Register with Gemini CLI (Global)

To use this server anywhere on your computer, register it with the user scope:

gemini mcp add jira node "C:\FULL_PATH\TO\jira-mcp-server\dist\index.js" --scope user --trust
IMPORTANT

Always use theabsolute path to dist/index.js in the command above.


⚑ Available Tools

Your AI agent will automatically "learn" these advanced capabilities:

πŸ“‹ Project & Issue Management (Full CRUD)

  • list_projects: List all accessible Jira projects.

  • search_issues: Find issues using JQL or text queries.

  • get_issue: Fetch full details of a specific Jira issue.

  • create_issue / update_issue: Create or modify stories, tasks, or bugs.

  • delete_issues: Bulk Action to remove multiple issues and their subtasks.

  • create_subtask: Granular task breakdown for parent issues.

  • link_issues / delete_issue_link: Manage relationships between issues.

  • get_all_labels: List all labels used in the instance.

  • add_attachment / delete_attachment: Manage file attachments.

⏱️ Time & Work Tracking

  • add_worklog / update_worklog: Log and modify hours worked on a task.

  • delete_worklog: Remove incorrect worklog entries.

πŸ”„ Transitions & Workflow

  • get_transitions: See available status changes for an issue.

  • transition_issue: Move an issue through your workflow.

πŸ“Š Agile & Boards (Scrum/Kanban)

  • get_boards: List all Scrum and Kanban boards.

  • get_sprints: List sprints for a specific board.

  • get_backlog: Fetch issues in the backlog.

  • create_sprint / update_sprint: Manage sprint details and goals.

  • update_sprint_state: Start (active) or Close (closed) a sprint.

  • delete_sprints: Remove one or more sprints from a board.

πŸ“¦ Releases & Versions

  • get_project_versions: List all releases/versions for a project.

  • create_version / update_version: Manage the release lifecycle.

  • delete_versions: Remove project versions.

πŸš€ Bulk Operations (Granular & Optimized)

  • bulk_create_issues: Create up to 50 issues in a single request.

  • bulk_transition_issues: Move multiple issues to a new status at once.

  • delete_issues / delete_sprints: Scalable deletion handling single or multiple IDs.

πŸ‘₯ Professional Features

  • assign_issue: Assign teammates to tasks.

  • add_comment / update_comment: Manage discussion threads.

  • delete_comment: Remove irrelevant comments.

  • find_users: Search for users to get their account IDs.

  • get_myself: Get your own profile details.


πŸ› οΈ Troubleshooting

WARNING

Server shows as "Disconnected"?

  1. Empty Command: If /mcp list shows a red dot, ensure your settings.json (at C:\Users\YourUser\.gemini\settings.json) has "command": "node" correctly set.

  2. Environment Variables: Run node dist/index.js manually. If it fails, check your .env or the environment variables in your client settings.

  3. SDK Compatibility: This project uses @modelcontextprotocol/sdk v1.29.0.


🐳 Docker Support

TIP

Docker is perfect for keeping your local environment clean.

# Build
docker build -t jira-mcp-server .

# Run
docker run --rm -i --env-file .env jira-mcp-server

🀝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue or submit a pull request.


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