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Jira Software Cloud MCP. Automate boards, sprints, and issue movement.

Jira Software Cloud MCP connects your agent directly to your Jira instance, letting you manage Agile workflows without ever opening the browser. You can list boards, track sprints, inspect backlogs, and move issues across epics or sprints using natural language commands.

Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Jira Software Cloud MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Manage project boards

List and fetch configurations for all Scrum and Kanban boards in your account.

Control sprints and timelines

Create new sprints, retrieve details, or update a sprint's status to start or close it.

Audit issue backlogs and epics

Query the backlog for specific boards, retrieve all associated epics, and track issues within those large feature sets.

Track development progress (DevOps)

Get build data, submit deployment statuses, or record feature flags to see real-time system health.

Adjust issue priorities and status

Move issues between backlogs, epics, or sprints, and set story point estimations for accurate velocity tracking.

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What AI agents can do with Jira Software Cloud: 31 Tools

Use these tools to programmatically interact with every part of your Jira workspace, from creating boards to submitting deployment data.

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Create Board

This tool creates a new Scrum or Kanban board for the project.

Get Epic Issues

Lists every single issue that belongs under a given epic container.

Submit Vulnerabilities

Records details about security vulnerabilities found during testing or review.

Get Board Configuration

Retrieves settings and structure details for any existing project board.

Move Issues To Sprint

Moves selected issues into an active or planned sprint timeline.

Create Sprint

It sets up and launches an entirely new sprint timeline within Jira.

Get Agile Issue

Retrieves detailed information about a specific issue, including all agile fields like story points.

Get Board Backlog

Fetches the list of issues currently waiting in a board's backlog.

Get Board Epics

Shows all the large, overarching feature groups (epics) attached to a specific board.

Get Board Sprints

Lists every sprint that has ever been associated with this project board.

Get Build

Retrieves current build status and details for the software repository.

Get Deployment Gating Status

Checks if a feature is ready to deploy by checking defined gate requirements.

Get Epic

Retrieves comprehensive details for a specific, high-level project epic.

Get Issue Estimation

Checks the current story point estimation assigned to any individual issue.

Get Repository Dev Info

Gathers general development information from the associated code repository.

Get Sprint Issues

Shows all issues that are currently assigned to a specific, active sprint.

Get Sprint

Retrieves the full details and status of any given sprint timeline.

Link Security Workspaces

Connects or links necessary security workspaces required for project access.

List Boards

Gets a list of every board available across the entire Jira Software instance.

Move Issues To Backlog

Moves one or more selected issues back into the general backlog queue.

Move Issues To Epic

Assigns a group of issues to a specific parent epic container.

Rank Epics

Adjusts the relative priority ranking of multiple epics against each other.

Rank Issues

Sets or changes the priority order for a list of individual issues.

Set Issue Estimation

Assigns or updates the story point estimate for an issue.

Store Dev Info

Saves development information, like version numbers, to Jira for tracking.

Submit Builds

Reports and submits build data, indicating when a new code compilation is ready.

Submit Deployments

Logs the successful completion of a software deployment to an environment.

Submit Feature Flags

Reports the status of feature flags, indicating if code features are live or hidden.

Submit Incidents

Records details about system incidents or formal reviews that occurred during...

Submit Remote Links

Adds links to external documentation or resources relevant to the issue.

Update Sprint

Changes the status of a sprint, marking it as active or completed.

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Jira Software 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 Software Cloud integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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

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The Status Update Nightmare

Today, keeping track of project status means jumping between boards. You check the backlog for new tickets; you navigate to the sprints tab to see what's due next week; then you jump over to the epic view just to confirm that a core feature is still linked to its main goal. It’s clicking through five different screens just to answer one question: 'Where are we?'

With this MCP, you ask your agent directly, 'What is the status of Epic X?' The agent runs the necessary queries—pulling data from `get_board_epics` and related tools—and spits out a single, consolidated answer. You get answers, not clicks.

Control Your Workflows with Jira Software Cloud MCP

The manual steps that vanish include: going to the board config page; finding the sprint dropdown; manually changing status from 'In Progress' to 'Ready for Review'; and then updating the epic link. All of this administrative friction is eliminated.

Your agent handles it all in one go. It lets you manage the whole flow, like calling `move_issues_to_epic` followed by `set_issue_estimation`, making your entire team's output visible through a single chat session.

What Jira Software Cloud MCP does for your AI

Need to keep up with complex project progress? This MCP gives your AI client deep access to everything happening in Jira Software Cloud. Forget switching between dashboards and tabs; you manage the entire agile lifecycle—from initial ideas to final deployment—all through conversation. Your agent can automatically list boards, fetch all associated sprints, or find every issue linked to a specific epic.

Need to adjust priorities? You can query backlogs, update issue estimations, or even submit build status and feature flag data. This integration makes Jira's complex backend logic available directly where you work. All this power is managed through Vinkius, giving your AI client one central place to access thousands of industry tools.

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Frequently asked questions about Jira Software Cloud MCP

How do I check which issues are part of an epic using Jira Software Cloud MCP? +

You use the get_epic_issues tool. This function takes an Epic ID and returns a comprehensive list of every issue that belongs under it, letting you audit the scope immediately.

Can I automatically start or end a sprint with Jira Software Cloud MCP? +

Yes, use the update_sprint tool. You can pass instructions to change the sprint's state—marking it active or closed—without needing access to the UI.

Does this MCP help with DevOps tracking for my project? +

Absolutely. The MCP provides tools like get_build and submit_deployments. You can track build status, submit deployment logs, and check feature flag settings from your agent.

What if I need to change the priority of a bunch of issues? +

You use the rank_issues tool. Simply tell your agent which issues you want to rank and in what order, and it updates them across the board.

Can Jira Software Cloud MCP help me organize tickets into a new epic? +

Yes. You use move_issues_to_epic. This tool allows you to select multiple issues and assign them as a group to a specific parent epic.

How do I view the backlog for a specific board? +

Use the get_board_backlog tool with the target boardId. It will return all issues currently in the backlog for that Scrum or Kanban board.

Can I change a sprint's status to active or closed? +

Yes, use the update_sprint tool and provide the sprintId along with the desired state ('active' or 'closed').

Is it possible to check the story point estimation for an issue? +

Yes! The get_issue_estimation tool allows you to retrieve the estimation value for any specific agile issue using its ID.