mcp-jira-server

MCP server · npm · ★ 15 · graded 2026-10-20Source linked

MCP server for self-hosted Jira instance with Personal Access Token authentication

No outside reports on file

mcp-jira-server connects to external service APIs and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourcenpm (mcp-jira-server)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-jira-server

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-20.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About MCP Jira Server

MCP Jira Server is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure: MCP server for self-hosted Jira instance with Personal Access Token authentication.

It is published on npm as mcp-jira-server and hosted on GitHub at edrich13/mcp-jira-server (15 GitHub stars, 140 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-01-27). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api, requires api key or token.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run mcp-jira-server with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jira-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "mcp-jira-server"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

32/100
GitHub stars
15
Weekly npm downloads
441
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
  • Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-jira-server). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install MCP Jira Server?

Run npx -y mcp-jira-server in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/edrich13/mcp-jira-server.

Are there security reports about MCP Jira Server?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). MCP Jira Server currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Jira Server actively maintained?

MCP Jira Server has 15 GitHub stars and 441 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-01-27. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/edrich13/mcp-jira-server before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to MCP Jira Server?

You can compare MCP Jira Server side by side with other Jira MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for MCP Jira Server

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-jira-server
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/edrich13-mcp-jira-server
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 15 GitHub stars, 441 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-jira-server)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-jira-server`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
edrich13
Source code
github.com/edrich13/mcp-jira-server
Install command
npm install mcp-jira-server
Est. context load
~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
Popularity
15 GitHub stars, 441 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-20

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