TypeScript-based MCP server that exposes tools for querying and managing Jira via JQL, ticket CRUD, assignments, attachments and project/status listing.
https://github.com/KS-GEN-AI/jira-mcp-serverStop switching between your code editor and Jira's web interface. This MCP server brings comprehensive Jira management directly into Claude, so you can create tickets, run JQL queries, and handle project tasks without breaking your development flow.
You're deep in a debugging session when you need to check ticket details, update a story, or create a bug report. Instead of opening another browser tab, losing your mental context, and navigating Jira's interface, you can now handle everything through natural language conversation with Claude.
The server provides full Jira functionality: JQL queries, ticket CRUD operations, project management, assignments, attachments, and status updates. It's built on the Model Context Protocol, giving Claude direct access to your Jira instance with proper authentication.
JQL Query Execution: Run complex Jira Query Language searches and get structured results without leaving your conversation. Perfect for finding related tickets, checking sprint progress, or generating reports.
Complete Ticket Management: Create, read, update, and delete tickets with natural language descriptions. The server handles the Jira API complexity while you focus on describing what needs to happen.
Project Operations: List projects, check available statuses, find assignable users, and manage project-level tasks through conversational commands.
Attachment Handling: Add files and images to tickets directly through Claude, streamlining documentation and bug reporting workflows.
Bug Triage: While reviewing code, ask Claude to search for similar issues, create new bug tickets with proper classifications, and assign them to the right team members.
Sprint Planning: Query tickets by priority, check team capacity by looking at current assignments, and create user stories based on feature discussions.
Release Management: Generate reports on ticket completion rates, find blockers across projects, and update multiple tickets' status as features move through your pipeline.
Documentation: Create tickets with detailed technical requirements, link related issues, and attach relevant screenshots or logs without switching tools.
The server runs as a local Node.js process that connects to your Jira Cloud instance using API tokens. Claude communicates with the server through the MCP protocol, giving you a conversational interface to your entire Jira workspace.
Setup requires your Jira domain, email, and an API token. The server handles authentication, rate limiting, and error management while exposing simple, powerful tools to Claude.
Environment Configuration: Add your Jira credentials to environment variables, start the server, and configure Claude Desktop to connect. The server manages all API communication and provides structured responses.
Natural Language Interface: Instead of remembering JQL syntax or navigating Jira's interface, describe what you want in plain English. "Find all high-priority bugs assigned to the mobile team" becomes a simple conversation.
This MCP server transforms Jira from a context-switching interruption into a seamless part of your development conversation. Whether you're handling support tickets, planning features, or tracking bugs, everything happens in the same place you're already working.