How to Use the Jira Software Cloud MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I manage epics in Jira Software Cloud using Windsurf?

Yes, the agent uses getboardepics to fetch your epic list. It can then call moveissuestoepic to organize your tasks under the correct epic automatically.

Q: How do I configure the Jira Software Cloud MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Cascade immediately gains access to these MCP tools.

Q: Can Cascade handle issue estimation updates?

Absolutely, the agent calls getissueestimation to check the current points. It then uses setissueestimation to update the effort metric based on your discussion.

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Run sprint setups directly inside Windsurf

The `create_sprint` tool lets your agent initialize a new sprint block for your current team. Cascade reads your backlog, identifies high-priority tickets, and runs this command to set up the next cycle. You don't have to click through the web UI to get your sprint ready. If things change, the agent uses `update_sprint` to adjust dates or kick off the sprint. It then calls `move_issues_to_sprint` to shift the selected issues into the active sprint. This makes sprint planning a hands-off operation.

Let Cascade organize your backlog with this MCP Server

Running the `get_board_backlog` tool pulls all unassigned issues directly into your Windsurf workspace. Cascade analyzes these issues, checks their priority, and ranks them based on your current project goals. You get a clean, sorted backlog without manually dragging tickets around. Your agent uses `rank_issues` to reorder the backlog based on your team's velocity. To apply story points to raw tickets, it executes `set_issue_estimation`. Before syncing back to your board, you can review the final plan.

Track deployments and builds in real-time

With the `submit_deployments` tool, your agent sends deployment status updates straight to your Jira boards from Windsurf. Cascade detects when you run a local build or trigger a pipeline, then updates the status of your tasks automatically. Your tasks update automatically, keeping your board accurate. Linking commit history to specific tickets happens when the agent runs `submit_builds`. Environment blockages are caught early by calling `get_deployment_gating_status`. Instant visibility into code status is shared with your whole team.

Setup guide

Set up Jira Software 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 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

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 Software Cloud payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Jira Software Cloud tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Jira Software Cloud MCP in Windsurf

Cascade connects to the server and auto-discovers all 31 tools. It chains actions like `create_sprint` and `move_issues_to_sprint` without requiring you to prompt each step.

Yes, the agent uses `get_board_epics` to fetch your epic list. It can then call `move_issues_to_epic` to organize your tasks under the correct epic automatically.

Open your `mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, Cascade immediately gains access to these MCP tools.

Absolutely, the agent calls `get_issue_estimation` to check the current points. It then uses `set_issue_estimation` to update the effort metric based on your discussion.

This server handles sensitive Jira development info, board configurations, and sprint details. All requests run locally inside your Windsurf environment, meaning your data never passes through third-party servers.

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