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MCP server for Jira — search, create, update, transition issues, manage projects, boards, and spr...
Security Report
4.8
Use Caution4.8High RiskThis Jira MCP server is well-structured with proper authentication mechanisms and appropriate permissions for its business purpose. The code implements both Basic and Bearer token authentication securely via environment variables, with proper validation on startup. No malicious patterns, hardcoded credentials, or dangerous operations were detected. Minor code quality observations exist but do not materially impact security. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).
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How to Install
Add this to your MCP configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-friendlygeorge-jira-mcp-server": {
"args": [
"-y",
"jira-mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Documentation
View on GitHubFrom the project's GitHub README.
Jira MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server for Jira integration. Provides 14 tools for searching, creating, updating, and transitioning issues, plus managing projects, boards, sprints, and links.
Features
- Search Issues — Query with full JQL support
- Issue CRUD — Create, read, update, delete issues
- Transitions — Move issues through workflows
- Comments — Add comments to issues
- Projects — List and inspect projects
- Issue Types — Query available issue types
- Links — Link issues with typed relationships
- Boards — List Jira Software boards
- Sprints — Query sprint states and goals
- Backlog — View board backlog items
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "jira-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"JIRA_HOST": "your-domain.atlassian.net",
"JIRA_EMAIL": "you@example.com",
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
}
}
}
}
Cursor / VS Code
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "jira-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"JIRA_HOST": "your-domain.atlassian.net",
"JIRA_EMAIL": "you@example.com",
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
}
}
}
}
Manual
npm install -g jira-mcp-server
export JIRA_HOST=your-domain.atlassian.net
export JIRA_EMAIL=you@example.com
export JIRA_API_TOKEN=your-api-token
jira-mcp-server
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
JIRA_HOST | Yes | Your Jira hostname (e.g. your-domain.atlassian.net) |
JIRA_API_TOKEN | Yes | Jira API token or Personal Access Token |
JIRA_EMAIL | Cond. | Your Jira email (required for Basic auth) |
JIRA_AUTH_TYPE | No | basic (default) or bearer (for PAT) |
JIRA_API_VERSION | No | REST API version (default: 3) |
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_search | Search issues with JQL |
jira_get_issue | Get full issue details |
jira_create_issue | Create a new issue |
jira_update_issue | Update issue fields |
jira_transition_issue | Transition issue to new status |
jira_add_comment | Add a comment to an issue |
jira_delete_issue | Delete an issue (permanent) |
jira_list_projects | List accessible projects |
jira_get_project | Get project details |
jira_get_issue_types | List issue types for a project |
jira_link_issues | Create a link between two issues |
jira_get_boards | List Jira Software boards |
jira_get_sprints | List sprints for a board |
jira_get_backlog | Get board backlog items |
Usage
Search issues with JQL
{ "tool": "jira_search", "arguments": { "jql": "project = PROJ AND status = Open ORDER BY created DESC" } }
Create a bug
{
"tool": "jira_create_issue",
"arguments": {
"projectKey": "PROJ",
"summary": "Login page broken on mobile",
"issueType": "Bug",
"priority": "High",
"labels": "mobile,urgent"
}
}
Transition an issue
{ "tool": "jira_transition_issue", "arguments": { "issueKey": "PROJ-123", "transitionName": "In Progress" } }
API Coverage
| Resource | Tools |
|---|---|
| Issues | jira_search, jira_get_issue, jira_create_issue, jira_update_issue, jira_transition_issue, jira_delete_issue |
| Comments | jira_add_comment |
| Projects | jira_list_projects, jira_get_project |
| Issue Types | jira_get_issue_types |
| Links | jira_link_issues |
| Boards | jira_get_boards |
| Sprints | jira_get_sprints |
| Backlog | jira_get_backlog |
Development
git clone https://github.com/friendlygeorge/jira-mcp-server.git
cd jira-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm start
License
MIT
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