How to Use the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I link Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the server URL. The client will handle the transport and link your session immediately.

Connect Claude Code to Jira and Confluence for automated terminal workflows.

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Claude Code runs Jira queries from the CLI

Integrate Jira tracking into your terminal workflows. Claude Code uses `search_issues` to find tickets and feed them into your CI/CD scripts. It handles the data piping so you don't have to leave the terminal. You get the ticket info directly in your shell output.

Fetch Confluence docs via Claude Code

The `search_content` tool allows Claude Code to scan your wiki from the command line. It's built for engineers who prefer piping data into their own custom tools. Use it to pull specs for automated documentation generation. It works just like any other CLI utility.

This MCP Server tracks Jira sprints in Claude Code

Run `list_sprints` to get a JSON output of your active work in the terminal. Claude Code parses this to help you generate status reports or update local task lists. It makes your terminal an extension of your project management stack. No browser required for daily syncs.

Setup guide

Set up Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see atlassian-jira-confluence-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http atlassian-jira-confluence-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlassian-jira-confluence-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the server URL. The client will handle the transport and link your session immediately.

Yes. Since Claude Code is headless, it's perfect for scripts that need to grab Jira issue details or Confluence content for automated processing.

It can list and search, which helps with management. You can see the data, but the tools are currently read-only to prevent accidental changes.

The server retrieves data on request. Claude Code doesn't store your Atlassian credentials or data permanently, keeping your terminal environment clean.

All traffic is routed through the secure Vinkius gateway using your unique token. The server only sees your Jira issue IDs and Confluence document body, with no persistent storage of your internal company information.

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