Jira MCP Server
by InfinitIQ-Tech
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Jira's REST API. It integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, allowing you to interact with Jira using natural language commands.
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What is Jira MCP Server?
The Jira MCP Server is a tool that allows you to interact with Jira using natural language commands through the Model Context Protocol. It acts as a bridge between MCP clients like Claude Desktop and the Jira REST API.
How to use Jira MCP Server?
- Install the server using pip or uv. 2. Configure environment variables for Jira authentication (URL, auth method, username, password/token). 3. Run the server using the command line or Docker. 4. Configure Claude Desktop to connect to the server by adding a JSON configuration with the server's command and environment variables.
Key features of Jira MCP Server
Get all accessible Jira projects
Get details for a specific Jira issue
Search issues using JQL
Create new Jira issues
Add comments to issues
Get available transitions for an issue
Transition issues to new statuses
Use cases of Jira MCP Server
Automate Jira tasks using natural language
Integrate Jira with Claude Desktop for conversational interaction
Retrieve Jira information quickly and easily
Create and update Jira issues without manual input
FAQ from Jira MCP Server
What authentication methods are supported?
What authentication methods are supported?
The server supports Basic Authentication (username/password), API Tokens, and Personal Access Tokens.
What is the purpose of the .env file?
What is the purpose of the .env file?
The .env file is used for local development to store environment variables such as Jira credentials.
How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?
How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?
You need to add a JSON configuration to Claude Desktop's settings, specifying the server's command, arguments, and environment variables.
What is JQL?
What is JQL?
JQL stands for Jira Query Language, and it's used to search for issues in Jira based on specific criteria.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, and it's a protocol for interacting with models using natural language.