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Create your Vinkius account to connect Jira Cloud to Windsurf and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Jira Cloud MCP Server?
Empower your AI agents with Jira Cloud's powerful project management platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve project details, search for issues using JQL, track priorities and statuses, and view dashboards directly through the Jira Cloud API. Ideal for automating software development workflows and team collaboration.
Built-in capabilities (10)
g., "PROJ-123"). Returns descriptions, comments, priority, status, and custom fields. Essential for providing a full context of a specific work item. Retrieves details for a specific issue
Useful for verifying identity and permissions. Gets current authenticated user info
g., "PROJ") or ID. Returns project lead, categories, and issue types. Use to understand the scope and configuration of a specific team's project. Retrieves details for a specific project
Useful for identifying high-level visual reporting tools available to the user. Lists all Jira dashboards
g., "Bug", "Epic", "Story") available in the Jira instance. Useful for identifying valid types when searching or creating content. Lists all issue types
g., "High", "Medium", "Low") configured in Jira. Useful for understanding task urgency and filtering search results. Lists all issue priorities
Returns project keys, names, and IDs. Use this to identify project keys before searching for specific issues. Lists all projects in Jira
g., "To Do", "In Progress", "Done") across the Jira instance. Useful for mapping the workflow steps of projects. Lists all issue statuses
Use this to identify assignees, reporters, or team members by their display names or account IDs. Lists all users in Jira
JQL allows powerful filtering (e.g., "project = MYPROJ AND status = Open"). Returns issue keys, summaries, and statuses. Use this as the main tool for finding tasks or bugs based on flexible criteria. Searches for issues using Jira Query Language (JQL)
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Jira Cloud tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Jira Cloud in Windsurf
Why run Jira Cloud with Vinkius?
The Jira Cloud connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Jira Cloud using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Jira Cloud and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Jira Cloud to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Jira Cloud for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Jira Cloud is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get Jira API credentials?
You need your Jira instance domain (e.g., acme.atlassian.net), your account email, and an API Token. You can generate an API Token in your Atlassian Account Settings under Security > API Token.
What is JQL?
JQL (Jira Query Language) is a powerful tool that allows you to search for issues in Jira using a structured query syntax.
Can I see private projects?
Your AI agent will only be able to see projects and issues that your Atlassian account has permission to access.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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