raalarcon9705/jira-mcp

Overview

An open source MCP server that connects Jira and Atlassian tools to any MCP client. It enables managing issues, sprints, and Confluence directly from tools like Claude or Cursor. Run it with a single npx command, no installation needed.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want a lightweight, code-driven bridge between AI tools and Atlassian products

Use cases

• Manage Jira issues from an AI assistant or chat interface
• Update sprint status and assign tasks from a coding environment
• Query Confluence documentation through a conversational client

How to use

Install

npx raalarcon-jira-mcp-server

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "jira": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": ["-y", "raalarcon-jira-mcp-server"],\n      "env": {\n        "JIRA_HOST": "https://your-domain.atlassian.net",\n        "JIRA_EMAIL": "your-email@example.com",\n        "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

An open source MCP server that connects Jira and Atlassian tools to any MCP client. It enables managing issues, sprints, and Confluence directly from tools like Claude or Cursor. Run it with a single npx command, no installation needed.

4 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-29. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Manage Jira issues from an AI assistant or chat interface
• Update sprint status and assign tasks from a coding environment
• Query Confluence documentation through a conversational client

Pros

• Open source with TypeScript codebase for easy customization
• Zero-install execution via npx simplifies setup
• Compatible with multiple MCP clients like Claude and Cursor

Cons

• Low GitHub star count may indicate limited community or maturity
• Requires valid Jira and Confluence credentials and network access
• May not support every Jira or Confluence operation out of the box

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