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Jira Cloud MCP for AI Agents. Automate project updates and issue tracking.

Jira Cloud MCP connects your AI agent directly into project management workflows. It lets you read, write, and move issues across complex development projects. Use it to find specific tasks using powerful query language, update status, add comments, or create new bug reports—all without opening the Jira website. Manage entire software development lifecycles from your chat interface.

Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Find Specific Issues

Search across all projects using Jira Query Language (JQL) to find tasks, bugs, and stories based on complex criteria.

View Project Details

Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific project, including its lead, general scope, and defined issue types.

Change Issue Statuses

Move an existing task to the next step in the development workflow using transition IDs.

Update Task Information

Modify multiple fields on a live issue, such as changing its description or setting a new priority level.

Add Communication to Issues

Post visible updates and comments that show up in the project's main activity timeline.

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What AI agents can do with Jira Cloud: 18 Tools for Project Management

Use these tools to read project details, modify task statuses, search bug reports using JQL, and manage team assignments within Jira Cloud.

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Transition Issue

Moves an existing Jira task to a different workflow status, like moving it from 'To Do' to 'In Progress'.

Add Comment

Adds a public comment directly into the issue's activity timeline for all project...

Assign Issue

Changes who is responsible for an issue, either by assigning it to a specific user...

Create Issue

Generates a brand new Jira task, bug report, or story with specified details and...

Get Issue

Retrieves all detailed information for one specific issue key, including its...

Get Myself

Provides the agent with current user details to verify identity or check permissions before making changes.

List Projects

Returns a list of all projects you have access to, providing their keys and names for accurate targeting.

List Sprints

Lists the current sprints associated with a specific Jira agile board ID.

List Statuses

Gives a full list of all possible workflow statuses (like 'In Progress' or...

List Transitions

Shows the valid next steps and required IDs to move an issue from its current status.

Get Project

Fetches high-level details about a specific project, such as its lead or configured...

List Dashboards

Lists all available Jira dashboards that you can view for high-level reporting.

List Issue Types

Provides a list of standard content types like 'Bug', 'Epic', or 'Story' used throughout your projects.

List Priorities

Lists all defined urgency levels, such as 'High', 'Medium', and 'Low', for task...

List Users

Returns a directory of every user in your Jira instance by their display name or...

Search Issues

Searches for tasks and bugs using complex filtering rules (JQL) to pinpoint exactly...

Update Issue

Allows modification of specific fields on an existing issue, provided you supply the...

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Jira Cloud MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Jira Cloud integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Start with Jira Cloud, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
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  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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The tedious cycle of checking project status updates. Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway

Today, tracking a task's progress means juggling Jira, Slack, and email. You open the ticket to check the status; then you switch tabs to see who was last assigned; if anything changed, you copy the key into Slack for your manager. It’s five different clicks just to answer one simple question: 'Is it ready?'

With this MCP, that entire cycle disappears. You ask your agent to run get_issue on the ticket ID. The agent returns a single, comprehensive block of data showing status, last assignee, and key comments—all in plain English, right where you are working.

Using Jira Cloud MCP for Issue & Task Management

You no longer have to manually navigate the complex workflow statuses or guess which fields need updating. Instead of opening a form and filling in 15 fields, you simply tell your agent: 'Update PROJ-123's priority to High and assign it to Jane.'

The MCP handles all the specific API calls needed for transition_issue and update_issue behind the scenes. You just get the confirmation that the task is updated correctly.

What your AI can actually do with this

This MCP gives your agent a complete view of project management tools like Jira Cloud. You can pull detailed information on any issue, whether you need to know its current status, who it's assigned to, or which sprints are planned. If you ever struggle with too many disconnected systems for development work, this tool helps centralize that data flow.

When your agent retrieves details using the core retrieval tools, it doesn't just grab text; it gets structured context—priority levels, custom fields, and full history. For a catalog of integrations like this, Vinkius makes connecting simple. You can write new tasks, track down bugs with specific search criteria, or move an issue from 'To Do' to 'In Progress' directly through your chat interface.

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Questions you might have

How do I use search_issues with Jira Cloud MCP? +

You must provide criteria using JQL (Jira Query Language). For example, asking to find all issues where 'project = MARKETING AND status = To Do' will return the relevant keys.

Can I create an issue with Jira Cloud MCP? +

Yes. You use create_issue and must supply a project key and summary, but you can optionally set the issue type or priority too.

Which tool do I use to move a ticket status in Jira Cloud MCP? +

You use transition_issue. Note that before running it, you should always run list_transitions first to find the correct ID for that specific workflow change.

What is the best way to get project context with Jira Cloud MCP? +

Use get_project. This tool gives a high-level overview of the entire project's scope, including its lead and general configuration settings.

Does Jira Cloud MCP let me change an issue owner? +

Yes, you use assign_issue to change who is responsible for the task by supplying a valid user account ID or display name.