JIRA MCP Server
Jira MCP Server
Jira MCP Server is a service that allows you to connect Jira with AI assistants or other smart tools using a common communication standard called MCP (Model Context Protocol).
🌟 What Does It Do?
This service makes it possible for external tools (like virtual assistants or chatbots) to access and interact with your Jira projects. For example, you could ask an assistant:
- "What are the open tickets in my project?"
- "Update the status of this issue."
- "Create a new Jira task with this description."
Everything is done through a secure, standardized connection without needing to open Jira directly.
🧩 Communication Protocols
The server supports two main communication methods:
stdio– For simple, local, or CLI-based interactions.SSE(Server-Sent Events) – For real-time, web-based communication where updates can be pushed to your assistant or interface instantly.
🛠️ Why It’s Useful
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✔️ Simplifies access to Jira tasks
You don’t need to be in Jira to get updates or make changes. -
🤖 Enables smart assistant integration
Use voice or text assistants to manage your work. -
⏱️ Saves time
Quickly get project information or make updates on the go.
🧩 How It Works (Simplified)
- Jira MCP Server sits between your Jira workspace and your assistant tool.
- It listens to commands and requests sent in a standard format (MCP).
- It talks to Jira on your behalf, sending and receiving data securely.
📦 Deployment
The service is ready to use with tools like Docker, but deployment is usually handled by your IT or DevOps team.
You don’t need to know how it works behind the scenes. Just enjoy smoother, smarter access to your Jira projects!
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-kotlin-jira-server": {
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:3001/sse"
},
"mcp-kotlin-jira-stdio": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"--rm",
"-i",
"-e",
"JIRA_URL",
"-e",
"JIRA_EMAIL",
"-e",
"JIRA_PAT",
"docker.io/library/jira-mcp-server-jira-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"JIRA_URL": "TBD",
"JIRA_EMAIL": "TBD",
"JIRA_PAT": "TBD"
}
}
}
}