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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?

  1. 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?

The server supports Basic Authentication (username/password), API Tokens, and Personal Access Tokens.

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?

You need to add a JSON configuration to Claude Desktop's settings, specifying the server's command, arguments, and environment variables.

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?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, and it's a protocol for interacting with models using natural language.