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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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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