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

Q: How do I add the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) server to my Cursor project?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server configuration. Cursor detects the MCP tools instantly, allowing you to reference them in Chat or Composer.

Q: Can Cursor automatically write code based on an Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) ticket?

Yes, Cursor uses getissue to pull the ticket details and writes the matching code directly in your active files. It reads the acceptance criteria to ensure the implementation is correct.

Q: Does the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP integration work in Cursor's Composer mode?

Yes, Cursor's Composer mode executes tools like getpage to read Confluence specifications as it generates multi-file code changes.

Q: How do I find my Jira project keys inside Cursor?

You run listprojects in the chat panel. Cursor retrieves the list of active keys so you can query specific boards or issues.

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Write code matching exact Jira ticket specs in Cursor

The `get_issue` tool feeds live Jira ticket descriptions directly into the Cursor Composer or chat sidebar. Your editor reads the exact acceptance criteria, eliminating guesswork when writing new features. By invoking `search_issues` via this MCP Server, Cursor finds related bug reports to ensure your code changes resolve the root cause. You write code against live project data instead of outdated local mock files.

Fetch Confluence technical specs directly into Cursor

The `get_page` tool grabs the raw rich text from your Confluence architecture pages to guide Cursor's code generation. This gives the editor's agent the precise design patterns and API contracts your team agreed on. Use `list_spaces` to explore your wiki directories without leaving your workspace files. Cursor reads the exact page content to write tests that match your team's documented standards.

Align your coding tasks with active Jira sprints in Cursor

The `list_sprints` tool lets Cursor inspect the current sprint backlog to verify which tasks are ready for development. This keeps your coding focus aligned with active sprint priorities. Combining `list_boards` with `get_myself` helps Cursor identify tickets assigned to your profile. It ensures you are working on the right branch and ticket without manual context switching.

Setup guide

Set up Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server configuration. Cursor detects the MCP tools instantly, allowing you to reference them in Chat or Composer.

Yes, Cursor uses `get_issue` to pull the ticket details and writes the matching code directly in your active files. It reads the acceptance criteria to ensure the implementation is correct.

Yes, Cursor's Composer mode executes tools like `get_page` to read Confluence specifications as it generates multi-file code changes.

You run `list_projects` in the chat panel. Cursor retrieves the list of active keys so you can query specific boards or issues.

No, your Atlassian credentials and page contents are handled through secure, ephemeral Vinkius MCP hosts. No Jira ticket data or Confluence wiki text is cached or stored permanently on our servers.

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