jira-mcp-server

What is this MCP

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate integration between Jira project management software and AI assistants like Claude. It acts as a middleware that enables AI systems to interact with Jira's API to perform various project management tasks.

How to use this MCP

To use this MCP, you need to configure it with your Jira credentials (host, email, and API token) in the MCP settings file. The server provides several tools that can be invoked through MCP commands, such as listing projects, getting issue details, searching issues, creating new issues, and managing sprints.

What this MCP can be used for

This MCP can be used to automate and enhance Jira project management workflows through AI assistants. It enables tasks like querying project status, tracking issues, creating new tickets, managing sprints, and checking team assignments - all through natural language interactions with AI assistants.