How to Use the Jira Cloud MCP in Windsurf
Stop hunting for tickets. Let Windsurf query Jira Cloud and plan your next move using the MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Jira Cloud MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Jira Cloud 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.
Autonomous issue discovery in Windsurf
Cascade reads your codebase and uses `search_issues` to find relevant tickets. It matches your current task context against JQL filters without manual input. Once it identifies the right work items, it uses `get_issue` to pull descriptions and comments. You get the full picture of the requirements directly in your chat panel.
Map workflows directly in Windsurf
Stop guessing the status of a ticket. This MCP Server uses `list_statuses` to show you exactly where an issue sits in your board's lifecycle. Windsurf chains this with `list_issue_types` to verify you're working on the correct task category. It ensures your IDE state matches your project management reality.
Manage project scope inside Windsurf
Get a clear view of your team's project configuration using `get_project`. It pulls the lead, available issue types, and overall structure into your environment. Use `list_projects` if you need to switch contexts quickly. It keeps your focus on code while the agent handles the heavy lifting of project navigation.
Set up Jira Cloud 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 Jira Cloud MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Jira Cloud payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Jira Cloud tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jira-cloud-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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