How do I connect MCP Jira MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code as compatible clients.

Is MCP Jira MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can MCP Jira MCP Server do?

MCP Jira MCP Server documents 37 tools to the agent, including add_comment, bulk_update_issues, complete_sprint. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

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37 of 37 tools

Documented tools (37)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

add_comment

Adds comments to existing issues

bulk_update_issues

Efficiently updates multiple issues simultaneously

complete_sprint

Closes active sprints and handles remaining work

confluence_health_check

🆕 Cross-Server Health Check - Monitor Confluence server connectivity from Jira

create_component

Creates feature-based project components

create_epic

Creates new epics for large feature organization

create_epic_with_issues

Creates an epic with linked issues in a single operation ⚡

create_filter

Create saved filters for consistent tracking

create_issue

Creates new Jira issues with comprehensive field support

create_sprint

Creates new sprints with goals and timelines

create_version

Creates project versions for release management

Cross-Server

Shows integration status with Confluence MCP servers

delete_issue

Safely removes issues from projects

detect_project_fields

🆕 Field Configuration Discovery - Essential for new user onboarding

get_board_configuration

Analyzes board setup and column configuration

get_component_progress

Comprehensive component analytics and progress tracking

get_issue

Retrieves detailed issue information

get_issue_types

Issue type discovery and configuration analysis

get_project_details

Comprehensive project information and structure analysis

get_project_statuses

Workflow and status configuration analysis

get_sprint_details

Comprehensive sprint progress and analytics

get_version_progress

Detailed version progress and timeline analysis

jira_health_check

🆕 Server Health Monitoring - Monitor Jira server status and cross-server integration

list_boards

Lists available Kanban and Scrum boards

list_components

Lists all project components with details

list_instances

Lists available Jira instances and their configurations

list_issues

Lists project issues with filtering and sorting options

list_plans

Strategic plan management (Jira Premium feature)

list_versions

Lists project versions with categorization

move_issues_to_sprint

Bulk sprint assignment for issues

Multi-Instance

Full support for multiple Jira environments

search_issues_jql

Execute advanced JQL queries with comprehensive analytics

search_projects

Discover and search projects organization-wide

Session-Aware

Provides guidance only on first project access per session

update_epic_details

Updates epic properties and status

update_issue

Updates existing issues with full field support including time tracking

update_sprint

Modifies existing sprint details and timeline

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about MCP Jira MCP Server

How do I connect MCP Jira MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install jira-server --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code as compatible clients.
Is MCP Jira MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can MCP Jira MCP Server do?: MCP Jira MCP Server documents 37 tools to the agent, including add_comment, bulk_update_issues, complete_sprint. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.