Atlassian Jira
Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI systems (LLMs) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using JQL/ID), and view dev info (commits, PRs). Connects AI capabilities directly into Jira project management and issue t
What is Atlassian Jira?
Atlassian Jira is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to node.js/typescript mcp server for atlassian jira. equips ai systems (llms) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using jql/id), and view dev info (commits, prs). connects ai capabilities...
Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI systems (LLMs) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using JQL/ID), and view dev info (commits, PRs). Connects AI capabilities directly into Jira project management and issue t
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Features
- Node.js/TypeScript MCP server for Atlassian Jira. Equips AI
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jiraManual Installation
npx -y @aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jiraConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Atlassian Jira
The Atlassian Jira MCP server connects AI systems directly to your Jira instance via the Jira REST API v3, exposing five generic HTTP-method tools (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) that cover every Jira endpoint. It supports JMESPath filtering and a compact TOON output format that reduces token usage by 30-60% compared to raw JSON. Teams use it to let Claude search issues with JQL, create tasks, update statuses, and pull development info like commits and pull requests — all through natural language without leaving their AI assistant.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- An Atlassian account with API token generated at id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens
- Your Atlassian site name (the subdomain of your-company.atlassian.net)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Generate an Atlassian API token
Log in to your Atlassian account, navigate to id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens, and click 'Create API token'. Give it a descriptive label and copy the token value — you will not be able to see it again.
Identify your Atlassian site name
Your site name is the subdomain of your Jira URL. For example, if your Jira is at https://acme.atlassian.net then your site name is 'acme'. Note this value for the configuration step.
Add the server to your MCP client config
Open your Claude Desktop configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS) and add the following block. Replace the placeholder values with your real site name, email, and API token.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira"],
"env": {
"ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "your-company",
"ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "[email protected]",
"ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop so it picks up the new MCP server configuration. The server will be downloaded and started automatically via npx on first use.
Verify the connection
Ask Claude to list your Jira projects. If the server is connected correctly, Claude will use the jira_get tool to call /rest/api/3/project/search and return a list of your projects.
Atlassian Jira Examples
Client configuration
Full claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Atlassian Jira MCP server with all required environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira"],
"env": {
"ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "your-company",
"ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "[email protected]",
"ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural-language prompts you can send to Claude once the server is connected.
- "List all my Jira projects and show their keys and lead names"
- "Search for all open bugs assigned to me in the BACKEND project using JQL"
- "Create a new task in project DEV with summary 'Update API documentation' and set it to High priority"
- "Show me the commits and pull requests linked to issue PROJ-456"
- "Find all issues in the current sprint that are still In Progress"Troubleshooting Atlassian Jira
Claude returns 401 Unauthorized errors when calling Jira tools
Double-check ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL and ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN. The email must exactly match your Atlassian login. Regenerate the API token at id.atlassian.com if in doubt — tokens cannot be viewed after creation.
ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME causes 404 errors or wrong workspace
The site name must be the bare subdomain only, without 'https://' or '.atlassian.net'. For https://acme.atlassian.net the value should be 'acme'.
npx fails or the server doesn't start
Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed and npx is available on your PATH. Run 'npx -y @aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira' directly in a terminal to see any startup errors before adding it to the config.
Frequently Asked Questions about Atlassian Jira
What is Atlassian Jira?
Atlassian Jira is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that node.js/typescript mcp server for atlassian jira. equips ai systems (llms) with tools to list/get projects, search/get issues (using jql/id), and view dev info (commits, prs). connects ai capabilities directly into jira project management and issue t It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Atlassian Jira?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Atlassian Jira?
Atlassian Jira works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Atlassian Jira free to use?
Yes, Atlassian Jira is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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