jira-mcp
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Feature-rich MCP for controlling Jira through LLM clients. Safe for corporate environments.
Use this server
Add it to your MCP client. The catalogue lists this config verbatim from its source — it does not run, download, or vouch for the server. Review the command before you run it.
Transportstdio (runs a local command)
Env vars
JIRA_API_TOKEN JIRA_AUTH_TYPEClaude Code
claude mcp add --env JIRA_API_TOKEN= --env JIRA_AUTH_TYPE= jira-mcp -- uvx jira-tools-mcp
Cursor
If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"jira-mcp","command":"uvx","args":["jira-tools-mcp"],"env":{"JIRA_API_TOKEN":"","JIRA_AUTH_TYPE":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"jira-tools-mcp"
],
"env": {
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "",
"JIRA_AUTH_TYPE": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.