Question 1

How does Jira MCP for Grok simplify workflows?

Accepted Answer

It lets you use natural language to create issues, run JQL, update fields, transition statuses, and generate summaries or reports. You type what you need; the connector maps that to Jira actions, reducing clicks and context switching.

Question 2

What authentication methods are supported?

Accepted Answer

API tokens and OAuth 2.0 for Jira Cloud; personal access tokens or basic with token for Server/Data Center, plus SSO via your IdP (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) when configured. Credentials are encrypted and scoped by Jira permissions.

Question 3

Can the AI create and update Jira issues automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It can draft issues from chat, emails, or Slack, suggest assignees, labels, and priority, apply templates, and transition issues based on rules or events. You can require confirmations for critical changes.

Question 4

Is it compatible with Jira Cloud and Server/Data Center?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The connector detects your deployment and uses the correct APIs. Feature coverage is near parity; a few admin-only features vary by version and permissions.

Question 5

How long does setup take?

Accepted Answer

Most teams finish in under 10 minutes. Use the guided wizard to connect, grant scopes, test, and optionally map custom fields and workflows. No code required.

Question 6

What Jira data can Grok access?

Accepted Answer

Issues, projects, users, comments, attachments, worklogs, sprints, boards, and custom fields, limited by your Jira permissions. It supports JQL and saved filters for precise queries.

Question 7

Will the integration slow down our Jira instance?

Accepted Answer

No. It uses efficient, rate-limited API calls and caching. Heavy tasks run asynchronously. Typical queries return in 1–3 seconds, and usage respects Jira API limits.

Question 8

Can multiple teammates use it at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each user authenticates individually, so access is audited and permission-aware. You can share prompts, saved queries, and AI-generated summaries with your team.

Question 9

How do we troubleshoot connector issues?

Accepted Answer

Built-in health checks flag auth, permission, or network errors with clear fixes. Logs and request IDs help support. Retries and backoff handle transient failures.

Question 10

What sets this Jira AI integration apart?

Accepted Answer

It follows the Model Context Protocol, so you can switch models without breaking your Jira workflows. The conversational interface feels natural and avoids vendor lock-in.

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Jira MCP tools

add-attachmentUploads and attaches a file to a Jira issue.

add-attachment

add-commentAdds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing Jira issue.

add-comment

add-watcher-to-issueAdds a user to an issue's watcher list by account id.

add-watcher-to-issue

assign-issueAssigns a Jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup.

assign-issue

bulk-create-issueCreates multiple Jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling.

bulk-create-issue

create-issueCreates a new Jira issue (e.

create-issue

create-issue-linkLinks two Jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment.

create-issue-link

create-projectCreates a new Jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration.

create-project

create-sprintCreates a new sprint on a Jira board with optional start/end dates and goal.

create-sprint

create-versionCreates a new version for releases or milestones in a Jira project.

create-version

delete-commentDeletes a specific comment from a Jira issue using its id and the issue's id/key; requires user permission to delete comments on the issue.

delete-comment

delete-issueDeletes a Jira issue by its id or key.

delete-issue

delete-versionDeletes a Jira version and optionally reassigns its issues.

delete-version

delete-worklogDeletes a worklog from a Jira issue with estimate adjustment options.

delete-worklog

edit-issueUpdates an existing Jira issue with field values and operations.

edit-issue

find-usersSearches for Jira users by email, display name, or username to find account ids; essential for assigning issues, adding watchers, and other user-related operations.

find-users

get-all-issue-type-schemesRetrieves all Jira issue type schemes with optional filtering and pagination.

get-all-issue-type-schemes

get-all-projectsRetrieves all visible projects using the modern paginated Jira API with server-side filtering and pagination support.

get-all-projects

get-all-statusesRetrieves all available issue statuses from Jira with details.

get-all-statuses

get-all-usersRetrieves all users from the Jira instance including active, inactive, and other user states with pagination support.

get-all-users

get-commentRetrieves a specific comment by id from a Jira issue with optional expansions.

get-comment

get-current-userRetrieves detailed information about the currently authenticated Jira user.

get-current-user

get-issueRetrieves a Jira issue by id or key with customizable fields and expansions.

get-issue

get-issue-link-typesRetrieves all configured issue link types from Jira.

get-issue-link-types

get-issue-propertyRetrieves a custom property from a Jira issue by key.

get-issue-property

get-issue-resolutionsRetrieves all available issue resolution types from Jira.

get-issue-resolutions

get-issue-typesRetrieves all Jira issue types available to the user using the modern API v3 endpoint; results vary based on 'administer Jira' global or 'browse projects' project permissions.

get-issue-types

get-issue-type-schemeGets a Jira issue type scheme by id with all associated issue types.

get-issue-type-scheme

get-issue-watchersRetrieves users watching a Jira issue for update notifications.

get-issue-watchers

get-issue-worklogsRetrieves worklogs for a Jira issue with user permission checks.

get-issue-worklogs

get-project-versionsRetrieves all versions for a Jira project with optional expansion.

get-project-versions

get-remote-issue-linksRetrieves links from a Jira issue to external resources.

get-remote-issue-links

get-transitionsRetrieves available workflow transitions for a Jira issue.

get-transitions

get-votesFetches voting details for a Jira issue; requires voting to be enabled in Jira's general settings.

get-votes

get-worklogRetrieves worklogs for a specified Jira issue.

get-worklog

list-boardsRetrieves paginated Jira boards with filtering and sorting options.

list-boards

list-issue-commentsRetrieves paginated comments from a Jira issue with optional ordering.

list-issue-comments

list-sprintsRetrieves paginated sprints from a Jira board with optional state filtering.

list-sprints

move-issue-to-sprintMoves one or more Jira issues to a specified active sprint.

move-issue-to-sprint