simple-jira-mcp
A really simple MCP server for Jira, which uses docker for easy deployment.
Documentation
Jira MCP Server
A Simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to interact with Jira. This server enables AI to perform actions like:
- Fetching user's assigned tickets
- Adding comments to tickets
- Getting available status transitions
- Updating ticket status
Prerequisites
- Docker
- Jira account with API access
- Environment variables configured (see below)
Environment Variables
Create a `.env` file in the root directory with the following:
JIRA_SERVER=https://yourcompany.atlassian.net
JIRA_USERNAME=yourname@yourcompany.com
JIRA_API_KEY=yourapikey
JIRA_PROJECT_KEY=yourprojectkeyGet your API key from: https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens
Running Locally
Option 1: Using Docker
# Build and run with Docker
chmod +x run_docker_locally.sh
./run_docker_locally.shOption 2: Using Python
1. Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt2. Run the server:
uvicorn src.server:app --reloadThis will start the server on `http://localhost:8000`.
Using the MCP Server
The MCP server is exposed at `http://localhost:8000/mcp`.
Frequently asked questions
What is simple-jira-mcp?
simple-jira-mcp is A really simple MCP server for Jira, which uses docker for easy deployment.
How do I install simple-jira-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is simple-jira-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/maximepeabody/simple-jira-mcp and has 1 stars.
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