rahulthedevil/Jira-Context-MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation for Jira that allows you to:
- Input a Jira ticket link to fetch issue details and instruct Cursor to fix it
- Retrieve all tickets assigned to you within a specified Jira project
- Filter Jira issues based on a specific issue type and automatically direct Cursor to resolve them
- Integrate seamlessly with Jira's API for automation and efficiency
Setup
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20.17.0 or higher
- A Jira account with API access
- A Jira API token (can be generated at Atlassian API Tokens)
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Jira Context MCP for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Installing manually
1. Clone this repository:
2. Install dependencies:
3. Create a .env file based on the example:
4. Edit the .env file with your Jira details:
Build
Build the project with:
Usage
Starting the Server
Start the HTTP server:
Or use the CLI mode:
Connecting with Cursor
1. In Cursor, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Type **"Connect to MCP Server"**
3. Select **"Connect to MCP Server"**
4. Enter the server URL (default: http://localhost:3000/sse)
Available Tools
Once connected, you can use the following tools in Cursor:
1. Get Jira Issue Details
Fetch detailed information about a specific Jira issue:
2. Get Assigned Issues
Retrieve issues assigned to you in a specific project:
3. Get Issues by Type
Filter issues by type (Bug, Story, Epic, etc.):
4. Get Projects
List all available projects:
5. Get Issue Types
List all available issue types:
6. Get Recent Ticket Changes
Retrieve changes made in tickets over a specified period (e.g., the last 7 days) in a project:
Command Examples
🚀 **Jira MCP Server + Cursor IDE = Your AI-powered Jira assistant!** Here’s how it makes devs work smarter:
📂 **"List all Jira projects I have access to"**
→ AI fetches all available projects instantly
No more searching manually!
📋 **"List all issues in PROJECT"**
→ AI retrieves all open tickets
Stay organized without effort!
🐛 **"Filter only Bugs or Change Requests and fix them"**
→ AI identifies & directs Cursor to resolve them
Fix issues faster with automation!
✅ **"Find all tickets assigned to me and fix them"**
→ AI pulls your tasks & lets Cursor handle them
Stay on top of your work with zero hassle!
🔍 **"Get details for Jira issue PROJECT-123"**
→ AI fetches full issue info in seconds
No more switching tabs!
📊 **"What changed in tickets in the last 7 days in PROJECT?"**
→ AI tracks recent updates & highlights key changes
No more manually checking ticket histories!
🔥 **TL;DR:** Your AI now speaks Jira + Cursor! Fetch projects, filter issues, track changes & fix bugs—all inside your IDE.
From backlog to bug fixes, MCP Server makes Jira work for you!
Example Workflows
Fix a Specific Bug
1. Connect to the Jira MCP server in Cursor.