Jenkins MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENKINS_URL | Yes | Jenkins instance URL | |
| JENKINS_USER | Yes | Jenkins username | |
| JENKINS_API_TOKEN | Yes | Jenkins API token (recommended) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| triggerBuildC | Trigger a Jenkins job build with file and regular parameters |
| stopBuildC | Stop/kill a running Jenkins build |
| scheduleBuildB | Schedule a Jenkins build with file and regular parameters to run at a specific time |
| updateBuildC | Update build display name and/or description |
| getJobC | Get information about a Jenkins job |
| getBuildC | Get information about a specific build or the last build |
| getJobsB | Get a paginated list of Jenkins jobs |
| whoAmIB | Get information about the current authenticated user |
| getStatusB | Get Jenkins instance status and health information |
| listBuildArtifactsC | List all artifacts from a specific build or the last build |
| readBuildArtifactC | Read the content of a specific build artifact |
| cancelQueuedBuildA | Cancel a pending/queued Jenkins build that hasn't started yet |
| getQueueInfoC | Get information about queued builds |
| getQueueItemB | Get a specific queued item by queueId and see whether it transitioned to a build |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 14 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes targeting specific Jenkins resources like builds, jobs, queue, artifacts, and system status. However, getBuild and getJob could potentially be confused if an agent isn't clear about the difference between a build (execution instance) and a job (configuration template), though their descriptions help clarify this distinction.
Tool names follow a highly consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, using clear action verbs like get, list, cancel, trigger, update, read, and schedule paired with specific nouns. All names use camelCase consistently without any mixing of conventions, making them predictable and readable.
With 14 tools, this server is well-scoped for Jenkins automation, covering core operations like job management, build control, queue monitoring, artifact handling, and system status. Each tool earns its place by addressing a specific aspect of Jenkins interaction without being overly bloated or too sparse.
The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for Jenkins operations, including job listing/inspection, build triggering/stopping/canceling/updating, queue management, artifact access, and system/user info. A minor gap exists in job lifecycle management (e.g., create/update/delete job operations), but agents can still accomplish most workflows with the available tools.