JSM Assets MCP Server
# JSM Assets MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants like Claude access to Jira Service Management (JSM) Assets data through standardized tools.
> **π New Features**: Robust automatic pagination, Claude Code support, and reliable complete data retrieval!
## π Quick Start
**Get started in under 5 minutes**: [**Quick Start Guide β**](./QUICK-START.md)
## Features
- **π Search Assets with AQL**: Use Assets Query Language for complex searches with robust pagination
- **π Browse Object Schemas**: List all available asset schemas
- **ποΈ Explore Object Types**: View object types within schemas
- **π Inspect Object Attributes**: Get detailed attribute information
- **π³ Find Child Objects**: Search hierarchical object relationships with automatic pagination
- **β‘ Robust Pagination**: Never miss data with reliable multi-page retrieval
- **π₯οΈ Multi-Platform**: Works with Claude Desktop (.dxt) and Claude Code (CLI)
## Installation
**Multiple installation options available**: [**Complete Installation Guide β**](./INSTALLATION.md)
### Quick Options
**π Claude Desktop (Recommended)**
```bash
# Build and install .dxt package
npm run build:dxt
# Double-click jsm-assets-mcp.dxt β Install
```
**β‘ Claude Code**
```bash
claude mcp add jsm-assets \
-e JSM_WORKSPACE_ID="your-id" \
-e JSM_AUTH_TOKEN="Basic your-token" \
-- node /path/to/jsm-assets-mcp/dist/index.js
```
**π οΈ Traditional Setup**
```bash
git clone <repo-url> && cd jsm-assets-mcp
npm install && npm run build
cp .env.example .env # Edit with your credentials
```
## Configuration
### Environment Variables
Create a `.env` file with the following variables:
```env
JSM_WORKSPACE_ID=your-workspace-id
JSM_AUTH_TOKEN=Basic your-encoded-token
JSM_BASE_URL=https://api.atlassian.com/jsm/assets/workspace
```
### Claude Desktop Integration
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:
**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jsm-assets": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/jsm-assets-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"JSM_WORKSPACE_ID": "your-workspace-id",
"JSM_AUTH_TOKEN": "Basic your-encoded-token",
"JSM_BASE_URL": "https://api.atlassian.com/jsm/assets/workspace"
}
}
}
}
```
## Available Tools
### 1. search_assets_aql
Search assets using AQL (Assets Query Language) with robust automatic pagination.
**Parameters:**
- `aqlQuery` (required): AQL query string
- `autoPages` (optional): Enable automatic pagination (default: false for backward compatibility)
- `maxPages` (optional): Maximum pages to fetch when autoPages=true (default: 10, safety limit)
- `pageSize` (optional): Objects per page when autoPages=true (default: 1000)
- `startAt` (optional): Starting index for single-page requests when autoPages=false (default: 0)
- `maxResults` (optional): Max results for single-page requests when autoPages=false (default: 1000)
**Examples:**
```
# Basic search (single page)
objectType="Installation Package" AND Key startswith IASM
# Automatic pagination to get ALL results
{
"aqlQuery": "objectType=\"Installation Package\"",
"autoPages": true,
"maxPages": 20
}
```
**Pagination Behavior:**
- When `autoPages=false`: Traditional single API request (backward compatible)
- When `autoPages=true`: Uses robust pagination that continues fetching until returned count < requested count
- Avoids relying on potentially unreliable API metadata (total, isLast)
- Provides clear feedback about pages fetched and potential limits reached
### 2. get_object_schemas
List all object schemas in the workspace.
**Parameters:** None
### 3. get_object_types
Get object types for a specific schema.
**Parameters:**
- `schemaId` (required): Schema ID number
### 4. get_object_attributes
Get attributes for a specific object type.
**Parameters:**
- `objectTypeId` (required): Object type ID number
### 5. search_child_objects
Search for child objects of a parent type with automatic pagination and optional filters.
**Parameters:**
- `parentObjectType` (required): Parent object type name
- `filters` (optional): Object with optional filters:
- `dateFrom`: Start date (YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm)
- `dateTo`: End date (YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm)
- `keyPrefix`: Key prefix filter
- `autoPages` (optional): Enable automatic pagination (default: true for child objects)
- `maxPages` (optional): Maximum pages to fetch when autoPages=true (default: 10, safety limit)
- `pageSize` (optional): Objects per page when autoPages=true (default: 1000)
**Note:** Child object searches default to automatic pagination since hierarchical queries often return large result sets.
## Robust Pagination
This MCP server implements a reliable pagination strategy that doesn't rely on potentially unreliable JSM API metadata:
### The Problem
JSM Assets API responses include `total` and `isLast` fields that can sometimes be inaccurate, leading to incomplete data retrieval.
### The Solution
Our robust pagination uses this reliable pattern:
1. Request N objects (e.g., 1000)
2. If exactly N objects are returned, assume more pages exist
3. Continue requesting until returned count < requested count
4. This ensures complete data retrieval without relying on API metadata
### Benefits
- β
**Reliable**: Gets all data regardless of API metadata accuracy
- β
**Safe**: Built-in maxPages limits prevent runaway requests
- β
**Backward Compatible**: Single-page requests still work as before
- β
**Transparent**: Clear feedback about pages fetched and limits reached
### Usage Examples
**Get ALL Installation Packages (automatic pagination):**
```
Ask Claude: "Search for ALL Installation Package assets with automatic pagination"
# Uses autoPages=true to fetch complete results across multiple pages
```
**Large Hierarchical Queries:**
```
Ask Claude: "Find all child objects of Hardware type - get complete results"
# Child object searches use automatic pagination by default
```
**Single Page (traditional):**
```
Ask Claude: "Search for Installation Package assets starting with IASM (single page only)"
# Uses autoPages=false for single API request
```
## Example Queries
### Basic Asset Search
```
Ask Claude: "Search for all Installation Package assets that start with IASM"
```
### Complete Data Retrieval
```
Ask Claude: "Get ALL Hardware assets with automatic pagination - don't miss any results"
```
### Hierarchical Search
```
Ask Claude: "Find all child objects of Hardware type created in the last month"
```
### Schema Exploration
```
Ask Claude: "What object schemas are available in this workspace?"
```
### Attribute Analysis
```
Ask Claude: "What attributes are available for object type ID 123?"
```
## API Reference
### JSM Assets API Endpoints Used
- `POST /object/aql` - AQL searches
- `GET /objectschema/list` - List schemas
- `GET /objectschema/{id}/objecttypes/flat` - Get object types
- `GET /objecttype/{id}/attributes` - Get attributes
### Authentication
Uses Basic Authentication with pre-encoded tokens. The token should be Base64 encoded in the format:
```
email:api_token
```
## Development
### Scripts
- `npm run build` - Build the TypeScript project
- `npm run dev` - Watch mode for development
- `npm run start` - Run the built server
- `npm run clean` - Clean build artifacts
### Project Structure
```
src/
βββ index.ts # Main MCP server
βββ api/ # JSM API client
β βββ jsmClient.ts
βββ tools/ # MCP tool implementations
β βββ searchAssetsAql.ts
β βββ getObjectSchemas.ts
β βββ getObjectTypes.ts
β βββ getObjectAttributes.ts
β βββ searchChildObjects.ts
βββ types/ # TypeScript type definitions
β βββ index.ts
βββ utils/ # Utility functions
βββ index.ts
```
## Error Handling
The server includes comprehensive error handling:
- Input validation for all parameters
- API error transformation and reporting
- Graceful fallbacks for missing data
- Debug logging when enabled
## Debugging
Enable debug logging by setting:
```env
DEBUG=true
NODE_ENV=development
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Authentication Errors**
- Verify your token is correctly encoded
- Check workspace ID is correct
- Ensure you have proper JSM Assets permissions
2. **Connection Issues**
- Verify the base URL is correct
- Check network connectivity
- Confirm workspace exists and is accessible
3. **Query Errors**
- Validate AQL syntax
- Check object type names exist
- Verify schema IDs are correct
### Support
For issues with the MCP server implementation, check:
- Server logs for detailed error messages
- Environment variable configuration
- Network connectivity to JSM APIs
- Token permissions and expiration
## License
ISC License - see LICENSE file for details.TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
The tools are mostly distinct, with clear separation between metadata retrieval (get_object_attributes, get_object_schemas, get_object_types) and search operations (search_assets_aql, search_child_objects). However, the two search tools could potentially be confused, as both handle search with filters and pagination, though they target different scopes (general AQL vs. child-specific).
All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun structure (e.g., get_object_attributes, search_assets_aql). The naming is predictable and readable throughout the set, with no deviations in style or convention.
With 5 tools, the count is reasonable for a JSM Assets server, covering core metadata and search operations. It is slightly lean but well-scoped, as each tool serves a distinct purpose without obvious bloat or redundancy, though it might benefit from additional CRUD tools for completeness.
The toolset provides good read/search capabilities for JSM Assets, including metadata exploration and asset queries. However, there are notable gaps in CRUD operationsβno tools for creating, updating, or deleting assets or schemas, which limits agents to read-only workflows and may cause failures in scenarios requiring modifications.