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

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Connect Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) with Windsurf

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Windsurf agents handle Jira issue tracking

Cascade reads your backlog without leaving the editor. It uses `get_issue` to pull specific task details directly into your current file context. You avoid switching tabs or hunting for ticket keys. Cascade grabs the description and status, then keeps the data right next to your code.

Query Confluence docs inside Windsurf

Stop digging through your browser for internal docs. Use `search_content` to find project requirements and feed them straight into your active coding session. Cascade parses the rich text from `get_page` to keep your implementation aligned with the latest team wiki updates.

Manage Jira agile workflows via MCP Server

This MCP Server allows Cascade to list your active sprints and boards using `list_boards` and `list_sprints`. It tracks the pulse of your project without manual lookups. See exactly what's blocking your progress. Cascade checks the project board and summarizes the next steps based on real-time Jira data.

Setup guide

Set up Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the MCP panel. Add the server configuration there or use the built-in marketplace for one-click setup.

This server primarily focuses on reading data. You can pull issue details into Windsurf to inform your code, but direct ticket modification is not currently exposed.

Vinkius handles authentication through a single endpoint token. Your credentials stay secure, and the server only accesses the specific Jira and Confluence data you authorize.

The tools return standard object structures provided by the API. If your custom fields are exposed through the standard Jira endpoints, you will see them in the returned issue data.

It accesses your Jira project metadata, individual issue tickets, and Confluence page content. We strictly limit access to these read-only operations to protect your documentation and task tracking history.

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