Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Atlassian

MCP server for Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) enabling AI to search, create, and update issues/pages via API using tokens or PAT for Cloud and Server/Data Center.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubJiraDocker

Capabilities

readwrite

Quickstart

Install

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-atlassian": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-atlassian"],
      "env": {
        "JIRA_URL": "https://your-company.atlassian.net",
        "JIRA_USERNAME": "your.email@company.com",
        "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token",
        "CONFLUENCE_URL": "https://your-company.atlassian.net/wiki",
        "CONFLUENCE_USERNAME": "your.email@company.com",
        "CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (12)

safe

jira_search

Searches Jira issues using JQL queries.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

confluence_search

Searches Confluence pages using CQL queries.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

jira_get_issue

Retrieves details of a specific Jira issue.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

confluence_get_page

Retrieves the content of a specific Confluence page.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

moderate

jira_create_issue

Creates a new Jira issue.

Creates new data; potential for misuse.

moderate

confluence_create_page

Creates a new Confluence page.

Creates new data; potential for misuse.

high

jira_update_issue

Updates an existing Jira issue.

Modifies existing data; potential for data corruption or unauthorized changes.

high

confluence_update_page

Updates an existing Confluence page.

Modifies existing data; potential for data corruption or unauthorized changes.

moderate

jira_transition_issue

Changes the status of a Jira issue.

Modifies issue workflow; potential for incorrect state transitions.

moderate

confluence_add_comment

Adds a comment to a Confluence page.

Adds new data; potential for inappropriate comments.

safe

jira_get_issue_sla

Calculates SLA metrics for a Jira issue.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

confluence_get_page_views

Retrieves page view statistics for a Confluence page.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

Safety Assessment

This MCP server provides access to both read and write operations in Jira and Confluence. While it uses API tokens for authentication, the risk of unintended modifications or data breaches exists if tokens are mishandled. Exercise caution when granting write access and monitor usage.

API token authentication
Clearly documented security considerations
Granular tool-based access control via MCP
Supports read-only operations

Requires storing API tokens or PATs
Potential for unintended modifications via write operations
No built-in rate limiting or usage quotas
Vulnerable if API tokens are compromised
Can perform destructive actions