Jira FAQs

Question 1

What is the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Jira MCP Server allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Jira through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables LLMs to manage and retrieve information from Jira using natural language.

Question 2

How do I install the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need a Jira Personal Access Token and Node.js version 22.12.0 or above. Then, configure the server in your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) by adding the provided JSON configuration.

Question 3

What are the key features of the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include listing projects, boards, and sprints; listing issues within a sprint; supporting natural language queries; and integration with Claude Desktop. It also allows for filtering and expanding project details.

Question 4

What can I do with the Jira MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can use it to list projects, boards, sprints, and issues within Jira. You can also query Jira data using natural language prompts, enabling automated Jira interactions.

Question 5

What Jira REST API features are exposed?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the exposed Jira REST API features are listing projects, listing boards, listing sprints, and listing issues from sprints. Future updates aim to include features to get, create, update, delete, and archive issues and comments.

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