Atlassian Extended
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An MCP server that extends Jira and Confluence with tools for issue management, agile boards, attachments, and calendars.
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mcp-atlassian-extended is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that extends mcp-atlassian with 26 tools, 15 resources, and 5 prompts for Jira and Confluence: issue creation with custom fields, issue links, attachments, agile boards, sprints, backlog management, user search, project versions (API v2), calendars, time-off tracking, and sprint capacity planning. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP-compatible client.
Supports Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center, Confluence Cloud, and Confluence Data Center (self-hosted). No Atlassian Premium required.
Built with FastMCP, httpx, and Pydantic.
Relationship to mcp-atlassian
This project runs alongside mcp-atlassian, not as a replacement. Configure both servers:
- mcp-atlassian handles: issues, search, transitions, comments, worklog, pages, Confluence search
- mcp-atlassian-extended handles: attachments, agile, users, fields, versions (API v2), calendars, time-off
There is no tool overlap — this server only implements tools that mcp-atlassian lacks.
1-Click Installation
Install in VS Code Install in VS Code Insiders
💡 Tip: For other AI assistants (Claude Code, Windsurf, IntelliJ, Gemini CLI), visit the Atlassian Extended MCP Installation Gateway.
Manual Setup Guides (Click to expand)
Prerequisite: Install
uvfirst (required for alluvxinstall flows). Install uv.
Claude Code
claude mcp add atlassian-extended -- uvx mcp-atlassian-extended
Windsurf & IntelliJ
Windsurf: Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
IntelliJ: Add to Settings | Tools | MCP Servers
Note: The actual server config starts at
atlassian-extendedinside themcpServersobject.
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlassian-extended": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-atlassian-extended"],
"env": {
"JIRA_URL": "https://your-company.atlassian.net",
"JIRA_USERNAME": "[email protected]",
"JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token",
"CONFLUENCE_URL": "https://your-company.atlassian.net/wiki",
"CONFLUENCE_USERNAME": "[email protected]",
"CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
}
}
}
}
Gemini CLI
gemini mcp add -e JIRA_URL=https://your-company.atlassian.net -e [email protected] -e JIRA_API_TOKEN=your_api_token -e CONFLUENCE_URL=https://your-company.atlassian.net/wiki -e [email protected] -e CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN=your_api_token atlassian-extended uvx mcp-atlassian-extended
pip / uv
uv pip install mcp-atlassian-extended
Configuration
Jira Cloud (Basic Auth)
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
JIRA_URL |
Yes | - | Jira instance URL (e.g. https://your-company.atlassian.net) |
JIRA_USERNAME |
Yes | - | Email address for Jira Cloud |
JIRA_API_TOKEN |
Yes | - | API token from id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens |
Jira Data Center / Self-Hosted (Bearer Token)
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
JIRA_URL |
Yes | - | Jira instance URL |
JIRA_PAT |
Yes | - | Personal access token (see fallback order below) |
The server checks these environment variables in order — first match wins:
JIRA_PATJIRA_PERSONAL_TOKENJIRA_TOKEN
Confluence Cloud (Basic Auth)
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
CONFLUENCE_URL |
Yes | - | Confluence URL (e.g. https://your-company.atlassian.net/wiki) |
CONFLUENCE_USERNAME |
Yes | - | Email address for Confluence Cloud |
CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN |
Yes | - | API token (same as Jira if same Atlassian account) |
Confluence Data Center / Self-Hosted (Bearer Token)
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
CONFLUENCE_URL |
Yes | - | Confluence instance URL |
CONFLUENCE_PAT |
Yes | - | Personal access token (see fallback order below) |
The server checks these environment variables in order — first match wins:
CONFLUENCE_PATCONFLUENCE_PERSONAL_TOKENCONFLUENCE_TOKEN
Optional settings
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
ATLASSIAN_READ_ONLY |
false |
Set to true to globally disable write operations across tools |
JIRA_TIMEOUT |
30 |
HTTP request timeout for Jira in seconds |
JIRA_SSL_VERIFY |
true |
Set to false to skip SSL verification for Jira |
CONFLUENCE_TIMEOUT |
30 |
HTTP request timeout for Confluence in seconds |
CONFLUENCE_SSL_VERIFY |
true |
Set to false to skip SSL verification for Confluence |
Compatibility
| Client | Supported | Install Method |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | Yes | claude_desktop_config.json |
| Claude Code | Yes | claude mcp add |
| Cursor | Yes | One-click deeplink or .cursor/mcp.json |
| Windsurf | Yes | ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json |
| VS Code Copilot | Yes | .vscode/mcp.json |
| Any MCP client | Yes | stdio or HTTP transport |
Tools (26)
| Category | Count | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Jira Issues | 3 | create (with custom fields), update (with custom fields), create epic |
| Jira Links | 2 | create link, delete link |
| Jira Attachments | 4 | get, upload, download, delete |
| Jira Users | 1 | search by name/email |
| Jira Metadata | 3 | list projects, list fields, backlog |
| Jira Agile | 4 | get board, board config, get sprint, move to sprint |
| Jira Versions | 3 | get project versions, create version, update version |
| Confluence Calendars | 6 | list, search, time-off, who-is-out, person time-off, sprint capacity |
Full tool reference (click to expand)
Jira Issues
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_create_issue |
Create issue with standard and custom fields |
jira_update_issue |
Update issue fields and custom fields |
jira_create_epic |
Create an epic (sets issue type automatically) |
Jira Links
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_create_link |
Create a link between two issues (Relates, Blocks, etc.) |
jira_delete_link |
Delete an issue link by ID |
Jira Attachments
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_get_attachments |
List attachments on an issue |
jira_upload_attachment |
Upload file to issue |
jira_download_attachment |
Download attachment to local file |
jira_delete_attachment |
Delete an attachment |
Jira Users
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_search_users |
Search users by name/email |
Jira Metadata
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_list_projects |
List all accessible projects |
jira_list_fields |
List fields (with search/custom filter) |
jira_backlog |
Get backlog issues for a board |
Jira Agile
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_get_board |
Get board details |
jira_board_config |
Get board column configuration |
jira_get_sprint |
Get sprint details |
jira_move_to_sprint |
Move issues to a sprint |
Jira Versions
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
jira_get_project_versions |
List all versions for a project (REST API v2, Server/DC + Cloud) |
jira_create_version |
Create a new version in a project (REST API v2) |
jira_update_version |
Update an existing version (REST API v2) |
Confluence Calendars
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
confluence_list_calendars |
List all calendars |
confluence_search_calendars |
Search calendars by name/space |
confluence_get_time_off |
Get time-off events for date range |
confluence_who_is_out |
Check who is out on a date |
confluence_get_person_time_off |
Get person's time-off events |
confluence_sprint_capacity |
Calculate sprint capacity with time-off |
Resources (15)
The server exposes curated Jira and Confluence workflow guides as MCP resources.
| URI | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
resource://rules/jira-hierarchy |
Jira Issue Hierarchy | Epic/story/task/subtask relationships, when to use each level |
resource://rules/jira-ticket-writing |
Jira Ticket Writing Standards | Summary format, description structure, acceptance criteria placement |
resource://rules/acceptance-criteria |
Acceptance Criteria Standards | Given/When/Then format, testability, DoD vs AC |
resource://rules/sprint-hygiene |
Sprint Hygiene Rules | Capacity planning, carryover policy, sprint goals, retrospective items |
resource://rules/jira-workflow |
Jira Workflow & Automation | Status transitions, automation triggers, post-functions |
resource://rules/issue-linking |
Issue Linking Best Practices | Link types (blocks, relates, duplicates), cross-project links, epic links |
resource://guides/story-points |
Story Point Estimation | Fibonacci scale, relative sizing, team calibration, anti-patterns |
resource://guides/definition-of-done |
Definition of Done Checklists | Checklist format, team-level vs org-level DoD, verification steps |
resource://guides/jira-labels |
Jira Label Taxonomy | Naming conventions, label categories, label vs component |
resource://guides/jql-library |
JQL Query Library | Common queries, date functions, custom field syntax, saved filters |
resource://guides/custom-fields |
Jira Custom Field Governance | Field types, screen schemes, context, naming standards |
resource://guides/confluence-spaces |
Confluence Space Organization | Space types, permission schemes, archiving, templates |
resource://guides/agile-ceremonies |
Agile Ceremony Standards | Standup, planning, review, retro formats and time-boxing |
resource://guides/git-jira-integration |
Git-Jira Integration Patterns | Smart commits, branch naming, PR linking, status transitions |
resource://templates/confluence-pages |
Confluence Page Templates | ADR, runbook, onboarding, postmortem page structures |
Prompts (5)
The server provides MCP prompts — reusable multi-tool workflow templates that clients can surface as slash commands.
| Prompt | Parameters | Workflow |
|---|---|---|
create_ticket |
project_key, issue_type |
Gather fields → set custom fields (DoD, privacy, security) → create → add links |
plan_sprint |
board_id, sprint_id |
Check sprint → review backlog → calculate capacity → suggest scope → move issues |
close_ticket |
issue_key |
Verify DoD → check linked MR → transition statuses → add closing comment |
team_availability |
team_members, start_date, end_date |
Check who is out → per-person time-off → calculate capacity → flag conflicts |
manage_attachments |
issue_key |
List attachments → identify stale/duplicates → upload/download → clean up |
Usage Examples
Issue Management
"Create a story in PROJ with custom story points"
→ jira_create_issue(project_key="PROJ", summary="Add OAuth login", issue_type="Story",
custom_fields={"customfield_10004": 5})
"Update a ticket's priority and add labels"
→ jira_update_issue(issue_key="PROJ-123", fields={"priority": {"name": "High"}, "labels": ["urgent"]})
"Create an epic and link related stories"
→ jira_create_epic(project_key="PROJ", epic_name="Q1 Auth Overhaul")
→ jira_create_link(link_type="Relates", inward_issue="PROJ-100", outward_issue="PROJ-200")
Attachments
"List attachments on PROJ-123"
→ jira_get_attachments(issue_key="PROJ-123")
"Upload a screenshot to a ticket"
→ jira_upload_attachment(issue_key="PROJ-123", file_path="./screenshot.png")
"Download an attachment"
→ jira_download_attachment(content_url="https://jira.example.com/rest/api/2/attachment/content/456",
save_path="./downloads/report.pdf")
Agile & Sprint Management
"Get the current sprint for board 42"
→ jira_get_board(board_id=42) → jira_get_sprint(sprint_id=7)
"Move tickets into the next sprint"
→ jira_move_to_sprint(sprint_id=8, issue_keys=["PROJ-1", "PROJ-2", "PROJ-3"])
"View backlog for board 42"
→ jira_backlog(board_id=42, max_results=50)
Version Management
"List versions for project PROJ"
→ jira_get_project_versions(project_key="PROJ")
"Create a new release version"
→ jira_create_version(project_key="PROJ", name="v2.0.0", release_date="2026-04-01")
"Mark version as released"
→ jira_update_version(version_id="200", released=True)
Time-Off & Sprint Capacity
"Who is out today?"
→ confluence_who_is_out(date="today")
"Get team time-off for the next two weeks"
→ confluence_get_time_off(start_date="today", end_date="+14d", group_by_person=True)
"Calculate sprint capacity accounting for PTO"
→ confluence_sprint_capacity(
team_members=["Alice", "Bob", "Carol"],
sprint_start="2025-03-03", sprint_end="2025-03-14")
Security Considerations
- Token scope: For Jira Cloud, use API tokens scoped to the minimum required permissions. For Data Center, use PATs with project-level access.
- Read-only mode: Set
ATLASSIAN_READ_ONLY=trueto disable all write operations (create, update, delete, upload). Enforced server-side before any API call. - File upload validation:
jira_upload_attachmentvalidates file paths (no traversal, max 100MB, file must exist). - Download path restriction:
jira_download_attachmentonly accepts relative paths resolved within the working directory. Absolute paths and path traversal (../) are rejected. - Download URL validation: Attachment download URLs are validated against the configured Jira URL domain to prevent SSRF.
- SSL verification: Enabled by default for both Jira and Confluence. Only disable for self-signed certificates in trusted networks.
- MCP tool annotations: Each tool declares
readOnlyHint,destructiveHint, andidempotentHintfor client-side permission prompts. - No credential storage: Tokens are read from environment variables at startup and never persisted.
Rate Limits & Permissions
Rate Limits
Jira Cloud enforces per-user rate limits. When rate-limited, tools return a 429 error with a hint to wait. Confluence Calendar API calls may be slower due to the Team Calendars plugin architecture.
Required Permissions
| Operation | Minimum Jira Permission |
|---|---|
| List projects, fields, boards | Browse Projects |
| Search users | Browse Users |
| Create/update issues, epics | Create Issues + Edit Issues |
| Create/delete issue links | Link Issues |
| Upload/delete attachments | Create Attachments + Delete Own Attachments |
| Move issues to sprint | Manage Sprints |
| Create/update versions | Administer Projects |
| Confluence calendars/time-off | View space content |
CLI & Transport Options
# Default: stdio transport (for MCP clients)
uvx mcp-atlassian-extended
# HTTP transport (SSE or streamable-http)
uvx mcp-atlassian-extended --transport sse --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8000
uvx mcp-atlassian-extended --transport streamable-http --port 9000
# CLI overrides for config
uvx mcp-atlassian-extended --jira-url https://jira.example.com --jira-token xxx --read-only
The server loads .env files from the working directory automatically via python-dotenv.
Partial configuration: If only Jira credentials are set, the server starts with Jira tools only (no Confluence tools). The reverse also works — set only Confluence credentials to get calendar/time-off tools without Jira.
Related MCP Servers
- mcp-gitlab — GitLab integration (76 tools, 6 resources, 5 prompts)
- mcp-coda — Coda.io integration (54 tools, 12 resources, 5 prompts)
Attribution
Inspired by mcp-atlassian by sooperset. Architecture and patterns follow similar conventions.
Development
git clone https://github.com/vish288/mcp-atlassian-extended.git
cd mcp-atlassian-extended
uv sync --all-extras
uv run pytest --cov
uv run ruff check .
uv run ruff format --check .
License
MIT
Install Atlassian Extended in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install mcp-atlassian-extendedInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add mcp-atlassian-extended -- uvx mcp-atlassian-extendedFAQ
Is Atlassian Extended MCP free?
Yes, Atlassian Extended MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Atlassian Extended need an API key?
No, Atlassian Extended runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Atlassian Extended hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Atlassian Extended in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Atlassian Extended on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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