Jira Server MCP Server
Jira is a project management and issue tracking tool used for software development, task management, and agile project management.
What is the Jira Server MCP Server?
The Jira Server MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to Jira Server through the Model Context Protocol. With 11 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update Jira Server data on behalf of authorized users.
Willow ships the Jira Server MCP server as part of an enterprise control plane. Every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to a full audit trail, and integrates with Splunk and Loki for SIEM visibility. Connect from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, or any custom agent. Install once, distribute org-wide, and see exactly how Jira Server is being used by every AI agent in your stack.
Tools
Delete Issue
Delete a Jira issue or subtask
Get Issues
Get all issues and subtasks for a project
Update Issue
Update an existing Jira issue. Before updating an issue with custom fields, use the 'Get Create Meta Data' tool with your project key to understand: 1. Available fields for the issue type 2. Required fields that must be preserved 3. Custom fields format and allowed values Note: When updating an issue, you only need to provide the fields you want to change. Omitted fields will retain their current values.
List Fields
List all available Jira fields
List Issue Types
List all available issue types
List Link Types
List all available issue link types
Get User
Get a user's account ID by email address
Create Issue
Create a new Jira issue. Before creating an issue, use the 'Get Create Meta Data' tool with your project key to get: 1. Available issue types and their IDs 2. Required and optional fields for each issue type 3. Custom fields configuration and allowed values This meta data is essential as different projects and issue types may have different required fields.
Create Issue Link
Create a link between two issues
Get Create Meta Data
Get the create meta data for a project
Comment on Issue
Comment on a Jira issue
Customize Tools
Edit descriptions, modify arguments, select tools, or add new ones
Edit descriptions
Change arguments
Select tools
Set Up Your Jira Server MCP Server in Minutes
Add the following configuration to your MCP client. Authentication is handled via OAuth. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, and any MCP-compatible agent.
Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"willow-jira-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/jira-server"
}
}
}Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"willow-jira-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/jira-server"
}
}
}Claude Code
claude mcp add willow-jira-server --transport http https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/jira-servern8n
{
"url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/jira-server",
"method": "POST"
}Or click "Install with Willow" above to set up automatically with SSO and RBAC preconfigured.
Enterprise Governance for Jira Server
Willow adds the layer Jira Server and every other SaaS doesn't ship out of the box: every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to full audit logs, and detects shadow AI usage across your stack. One MCP gateway. Any agent. Every tool.
Jira Server MCP Server FAQ
What is the Jira Server MCP server?
The Jira Server MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write Jira Server data through a standardized interface. Willow hosts and governs this server so enterprises can roll it out without a security review backlog.
How is Willow's Jira Server MCP server different from the official one?
The official Jira Server MCP server is scoped to a single user's account and does not include enterprise governance. Willow's version adds SSO, RBAC, audit logging, shadow AI detection, and centralized control over which actions agents can take across the entire org.
Which AI clients work with the Jira Server MCP server?
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code with MCP support, n8n, and any custom agent built with OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.
Is the Jira Server MCP server secure? How does Willow handle authentication?
Every call runs behind your existing SSO (Okta, Azure AD). Per-user OAuth scopes the agent to exactly what that user can do in Jira Server, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.
Can I limit which Jira Server actions agents can take?
Yes. Willow lets you scope agents to specific actions, specific projects, or specific environments. Toggle actions on or off in the dashboard, or enforce policy via infrastructure-as-code through GitHub.
How do I detect shadow Jira Server MCP servers in my org?
Willow's browser extension and discovery service surface unmanaged MCP servers, skills, and AI agents across the org. If a developer installed an unapproved Jira Server MCP locally, you'll see it.
What does the Jira Server MCP server cost?
Pricing depends on org size and deployment model (SaaS, dedicated cloud, self-host). See withwillow.ai/pricing or contact sales for a quote.
How do I install the Jira Server MCP server with Willow?
Install via the Willow Connect Panel in one click, or paste the JSON snippet above into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code config. SSO and RBAC inherit from your existing Willow setup.
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