Jira FAQs

Question 1

What is the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol server implementation that allows AI models to interact with Jira through a standardized API, enabling seamless integration and automation.

Question 2

How do I install the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using npm: `npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-jira`. Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed.

Question 3

What kind of API endpoints are available?

Accepted Answer

The server offers several API endpoints including `/health` (health check), `/api/v1/issues/:issueKey` (get issue details), `/api/v1/sprint/current` (get current sprint details), and `/api/v1/analytics/workload` (get workload analytics).

Question 4

What are the key features of the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include full Jira REST API integration, connection pooling for optimal performance, built-in rate limiting, comprehensive error handling, and a type-safe implementation.

Question 5

What environment variables are required to configure the server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to set `JIRA_HOST`, `JIRA_API_TOKEN`, and `JIRA_EMAIL`. `PORT` and `POOL_SIZE` are optional and default to 3000 and 10, respectively.

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