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

Q: How do I configure the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP Server inside Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop to see the new tools appear next to the chat box.

Q: Can I search Jira tickets from Claude Desktop using this Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) integration?

Yes, you run searchissues directly in the chat to query tickets with JQL. Claude Desktop displays the results in real-time, letting you inspect bug reports or task descriptions without opening Jira.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support Confluence search with the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) server?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the searchcontent tool on the active MCP Server to run CQL queries across your wiki pages. It retrieves the exact documentation you need for your prompt.

Q: What happens if my Jira project key changes?

You run listprojects to discover the updated project keys. Claude Desktop immediately updates its reference maps so subsequent queries don't fail.

Query Jira issues and pull Confluence pages directly inside your Claude Desktop interface without switching browser tabs.

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Pull live Jira issues into your Claude Desktop chat

The `get_issue` tool fetches specific tickets directly into your local Claude Desktop app so you can analyze bug reports or requirements instantly. Your agent reads the exact status, description, and comments without you having to copy-paste data from a browser tab. By combining this with `search_issues`, you query your backlog using JQL syntax straight from the chat interface. It turns Claude Desktop into a command center for your active sprint tasks.

Read and edit Confluence pages inside Claude Desktop

The `get_page` tool pulls rich text content from Confluence spaces directly into your Claude Desktop window. You don't have to keep a wiki tab open to grab technical specs or product requirements. Use `list_spaces` and `search_content` to locate documentation across your entire organization. Claude Desktop parses the wiki pages to answer questions about architecture or team policies instantly.

Map agile boards and sprints via your MCP Server

The `list_boards` tool finds every active Jira board in your workspace to give Claude Desktop a bird's-eye view of team progress. This lets your agent map out dependencies and identify bottlenecks before they delay a release. Running `list_sprints` alongside `get_myself` identifies which tasks are assigned to you in the current cycle. It connects your local Claude Desktop environment to your team's real-time agile velocity.

Setup guide

Set up Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under atlassian-jira-confluence-mcp.

json

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

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

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop to see the new tools appear next to the chat box.

Yes, you run `search_issues` directly in the chat to query tickets with JQL. Claude Desktop displays the results in real-time, letting you inspect bug reports or task descriptions without opening Jira.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `search_content` tool on the active MCP Server to run CQL queries across your wiki pages. It retrieves the exact documentation you need for your prompt.

You run `list_projects` to discover the updated project keys. Claude Desktop immediately updates its reference maps so subsequent queries don't fail.

Your credentials and ticket details are processed in an isolated V8 sandbox on Vinkius. This means no Jira tickets or Confluence page content is ever stored or used for training models outside your session.

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