Jira MCP Server
Connect Claude to Jira for project management. Search issues, create tickets, update statuses, and manage sprints.
December 21, 2025by Community
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
Setup: 1. Generate API token at https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens 2. Use your Atlassian email and the API token CLI Command: JIRA_HOST=... JIRA_EMAIL=... JIRA_API_TOKEN=... claude mcp add jira -- npx -y mcp-server-jira Features: - Search and filter issues - Create and update tickets - Manage workflows
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-jira"],
"env": {
"JIRA_HOST": "your-domain.atlassian.net",
"JIRA_EMAIL": "your-email@example.com",
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "..."
}
}
}
}
