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MCP Jira Server

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The MCP Jira Server integrates with Jira for issue management, allowing users to create, read, and update issues directly through the server. It also supports epic management and personal issue tracking.

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What is MCP Jira Server?

The MCP Jira Server is a Python-based server that provides an interface for interacting with the Jira issue tracking system. It allows users to perform various Jira operations, such as creating, reading, updating, and searching issues, as well as managing epics and subtasks.

How to use MCP Jira Server?

To use the server, you need to clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install the dependencies, configure the .env file with your Jira credentials (Jira server URL, email, API token), and then run the src/main.py script. The server will start on http://localhost:8000.

Key features of MCP Jira Server

  • Create, read, update Jira issues

  • Search issues

  • Epic management with subtasks

  • Personal issue tracking

Use cases of MCP Jira Server

  • Create issues from PRDs

  • Centralized Jira interaction point

  • Automated issue creation

  • Issue tracking and reporting

FAQ from MCP Jira Server

How do I set up the server?

Clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install dependencies, configure the .env file with your Jira credentials, and run the src/main.py script.

What Jira credentials do I need?

You need your Jira server URL, Jira email, and Jira API token.

Where do I find my Jira API token?

You can generate an API token from your Atlassian account settings.

What port does the server run on?

The server runs on port 8000 by default, but you can configure it in the .env file.

How do I access the server?

Once the server is running, you can access it through your web browser at http://localhost:8000.