Jira is the standard for issue tracking and project management in software teams. MCP servers can connect Claude to your Jira instance for creating issues, updating tickets, and searching across projects. Here are the best options for Jira integration.
Recommended MCP Servers
MCP Atlassian
sooperset/mcp-atlassian
Highly popular MCP server for Atlassian tools including both Confluence and Jira with 4k+ stars.
Key Features
- Jira Cloud and Server support
- Create and update issues
- Search with JQL
- Confluence integration included
Installation
pip install mcp-atlassianThe most popular Atlassian MCP with 4k+ stars. Provides comprehensive access to both Jira and Confluence. Create issues, search with JQL, and manage your entire Atlassian workspace.
MCP Atlassian
sooperset/mcp-atlassian
Jira and Confluence integration with support for Cloud and Data Center deployments.
Key Features
- Issue CRUD operations
- Project and board access
- Sprint management
- Confluence page access
Installation
pip install mcp-atlassianA Python-based Atlassian integration that's easy to customize. Good for teams that want to build custom workflows on top of the Jira integration.
Fetch MCP + Jira API
anthropics/mcp-server-fetch
Call Jira's REST API directly for full control over issue management.
Key Features
- Direct API access
- Any Jira endpoint
- Custom integrations
- Full JQL support
Installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-fetchFor complex Jira workflows, use the Fetch MCP to call Jira's REST API directly. Execute any JQL query, access any endpoint, and build sophisticated automations.
Quick Comparison
| MCP | Stars | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlassian MCP | >300 | Full Atlassian | Jira + Confluence | More configuration |
| MCP Atlassian | >200 | Custom workflows | Python extensible | Community maintained |
| Fetch MCP | >2k | Advanced automation | Any endpoint | Manual API calls |
Getting Started
To manage Jira with Claude Code:
Get your Jira API token from id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens.
Install the Atlassian MCP:
npx atlassian-mcpConfigure your Jira URL and credentials.
Example prompt: "Create a bug ticket in the PROJ project for the login issue we discussed, and assign it to me."