Jira CLI MCP Server
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About Jira CLI MCP Server
MCP server that wraps jira-cli to enable AI assistants to interact with Jira
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira-cli-mcp": {
"command": "bun",
"args": [
"run",
"build:prod"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Jira CLI MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol server that wraps the jira-cli command-line tool to enable AI assistants to interact with Jira. It leverages existing jira-cli setup and authentication, requiring no API tokens in config files and no Docker containers.
How to use Jira CLI MCP Server?
Install and configure jira-cli first, then install jira-cli-mcp via Homebrew, npm, or pre-compiled binary. Add the server to your AI assistant’s MCP configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json or Claude Code .claude/mcp.json) and restart the assistant.
Key features of Jira CLI MCP Server
- Create new Jira tickets with customizable fields
- Search and list Jira tickets using JQL queries
- Get detailed ticket information including comments
- Update ticket descriptions with rich text formatting
- Add comments to tickets with Markdown support
- Assign tickets to the current user
- Move tickets between different statuses
- Open a Jira ticket in the default web browser
Use cases of Jira CLI MCP Server
- AI assistant creates or updates Jira tickets during a conversation
- Developers retrieve ticket details and add comments without leaving their coding environment
- Project managers move tickets across statuses using natural language commands
FAQ from Jira CLI MCP Server
What dependencies does Jira CLI MCP Server require?
You need jira-cli installed and authenticated. Bun is only needed for development or if building from source.
How does Jira CLI MCP Server handle authentication?
Authentication is handled entirely by jira-cli, not by the server itself. No API tokens are stored in config files.
Which MCP client integrations are supported?
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot (VS Code version 1.99+ in public preview) are supported with MCP configuration files.
What rich text format does Jira CLI MCP Server use?
The server uses Atlassian Document Format for rich text; Markdown input is automatically converted to ADF by jira-cli.
Can I use a custom path to the jira-cli executable?
Yes, set the JIRA_CLI_PATH environment variable to specify a custom path (default is "jira").
Frequently asked questions
What dependencies does Jira CLI MCP Server require?
You need jira-cli installed and authenticated. Bun is only needed for development or if building from source.
How does Jira CLI MCP Server handle authentication?
Authentication is handled entirely by jira-cli, not by the server itself. No API tokens are stored in config files.
Which MCP client integrations are supported?
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot (VS Code version 1.99+ in public preview) are supported with MCP configuration files.
What rich text format does Jira CLI MCP Server use?
The server uses Atlassian Document Format for rich text; Markdown input is automatically converted to ADF by jira-cli.
Can I use a custom path to the jira-cli executable?
Yes, set the `JIRA_CLI_PATH` environment variable to specify a custom path (default is "jira").
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