Jira MCP Server
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The Jira MCP Server allows you to interact with Jira using natural language for project information and modifications. It leverages the Model Context Protocol to enable delegation of project management tasks, especially when used with Claude Desktop and a custom project README.
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What is Jira MCP Server?
The Jira MCP Server is a tool that enables interaction with Jira through natural language. It uses the Model Context Protocol to allow users to query and modify Jira projects using conversational commands, particularly when integrated with Claude Desktop.
How to use Jira MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables (JIRA_HOST, JIRA_EMAIL, JIRA_API_TOKEN), build the project, and start the server. Then, configure Claude Desktop to connect to the server by adding it to the mcp_servers
configuration.
Key features of Jira MCP Server
Project creation and configuration
Issue and subtask management
Issue linking and dependencies
Automated issue workflows
Use cases of Jira MCP Server
Creating new projects and configuring settings via natural language
Managing issues and subtasks, including creation, updates, and deletion
Linking issues to represent dependencies and relationships
Automating issue workflows based on specific triggers or conditions
FAQ from Jira MCP Server
What environment variables are required?
What environment variables are required?
The required environment variables are JIRA_HOST, JIRA_EMAIL, and JIRA_API_TOKEN.
How do I get a Jira API token?
How do I get a Jira API token?
You can generate an API token from https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens.
What formatting is supported in the description field?
What formatting is supported in the description field?
The description field supports markdown-style formatting, including blank lines for paragraphs, '- ' for bullet points, '1. ' for numbered lists, and headers ending with ':'.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
You need to add the server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json
file, specifying the command to start the server, the working directory, and the necessary environment variables.
What kind of error handling is implemented?
What kind of error handling is implemented?
The server provides detailed error messages for invalid issue keys, missing required fields, permission issues, and API rate limits.