How to Use the Jira Software Cloud MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Jira Software Cloud MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http jira-software-cloud-mcp -- in your terminal. You can then run claude mcp list to verify the installation.

Q: Can I submit build data to Jira Software Cloud via Claude Code?

Yes, the agent runs submitbuilds to push build results directly from your terminal or CI/CD pipelines. This links your terminal output to your Jira issues.

Q: How does the Jira Software Cloud MCP Server handle ticket updates in Claude Code?

Claude Code uses getagileissue to fetch issue details. It can then run rankissues or update sprint assignments based on your command-line inputs.

Q: Can I link security workspaces using this terminal client?

Yes, the agent calls linksecurityworkspaces to connect your security tools to Jira. It also runs submitvulnerabilities to report security issues directly from your terminal.

Control Jira Software Cloud directly from your terminal using Claude Code to automate sprint updates and deployments.

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Manage your boards from the command line

The `list_boards` tool fetches every agile board in your Jira instance directly to your terminal. Searching, filtering, and selecting project boards happens directly in your terminal. Piping this output to other command-line utilities is fast and simple. Setting up a new space is done by running `create_board` to build a Scrum or Kanban board. To ensure everything matches your team's workflow, the agent calls `get_board_configuration`.

Control deployment gates using this MCP Server

Checking whether your releases are cleared to go live is done by the `get_deployment_gating_status` tool. During deployment scripts, the agent runs this query to verify linked tickets are approved. Production pushes block automatically if a ticket fails validation. Pushing release events to your Jira issues is handled by `submit_deployments`. If a deployment fails, the agent runs `submit_incidents` to write a record immediately.

Track and update active sprints from your shell

Pulling a list of active and upcoming sprints is handled by the `get_board_sprints` tool. Your terminal displays this data directly, letting you monitor progress during standup. Navigating heavy web pages is no longer required to see sprint status. To list all tasks in the current sprint, the agent executes `get_sprint_issues`. Incomplete tasks get cleaned up when the agent runs `move_issues_to_backlog` at sprint end.

Setup guide

Set up Jira Software Cloud 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 jira-software-cloud-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Jira Software Cloud transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Jira Software Cloud tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http jira-software-cloud-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 Jira Software Cloud 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": {
    "jira-software-cloud-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Jira Software Cloud MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http jira-software-cloud-mcp -- ` in your terminal. You can then run `claude mcp list` to verify the installation.

Yes, the agent runs `submit_builds` to push build results directly from your terminal or CI/CD pipelines. This links your terminal output to your Jira issues.

Claude Code uses `get_agile_issue` to fetch issue details. It can then run `rank_issues` or update sprint assignments based on your command-line inputs.

Yes, the agent calls `link_security_workspaces` to connect your security tools to Jira. It also runs `submit_vulnerabilities` to report security issues directly from your terminal.

This MCP Server accesses sprint details, repository development info, and build data. Your authentication tokens are stored locally in `~/.claude.json`, and all API traffic is sent securely to Jira's Cloud endpoints.

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