Project Management
Jira
Official Atlassian Jira MCP server for managing issues, sprints, and project workflows.
Install
npx -y @anthropic-ai/mcp-jira
The Jira MCP server enables AI agents to interact with Atlassian Jira. Create and manage issues, track sprints, query boards, and automate project workflows through natural language.
## Capabilities
- **Issues** — Create, update, assign, and search issues with JQL
- **Boards** — Access Kanban and Scrum boards
- **Sprints** — Manage sprint planning and tracking
- **Projects** — List projects and access project configuration
- **Comments** — Add and read issue comments
- **Transitions** — Move issues through workflow states
- **Attachments** — Upload and manage issue attachments
## Usage
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-jira"]
}
}
}
```
## Authentication
1. Create an Atlassian API token at [id.atlassian.com/manage/api-tokens](https://id.atlassian.com/manage/api-tokens)
2. Set `ATLASSIAN_EMAIL` and `ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN` environment variables