Atlassian MCP
Atlassian MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants work with Jira issues and Confluence pages.
Key facts
- Category
- Productivity & Docs
- GitHub stars
- 5,375
- Forks
- 1,223
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Apr 10, 2026
- Best for
- Search and update Jira issues
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 5,375
- Forks
- 1,223
- Open issues
- 334
- Watchers
- 22
- Last commit
- Apr 10, 2026
Scores
GEO score
53/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Needs ~7 days of metric history
Scores last calculated Jun 11, 2026.
What is Atlassian MCP?
Atlassian MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants work with Jira issues and Confluence pages. It belongs to the Productivity & Docs category and is typically used to search and update Jira issues, read and edit Confluence pages, and automate project tracking. Atlassian MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code. It is distributed under the MIT license.
How to install Atlassian MCP
Install and run Atlassian MCP with the following command, then add it to your MCP client configuration:
uvx mcp-atlassianSupported clients: Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code.
Atlassian MCP use cases
- Search and update Jira issues
- Read and edit Confluence pages
- Automate project tracking
Safety notes
- Requires API token
- Yes
- Writes to external systems
- Yes
- Accesses local filesystem
- Unknown
- Connects to a database
- Unknown
- Security docs
- Yes
Inferred by rule from each server's metadata, README, and category. "Unknown" means the signal could not be determined — always verify against the official docs before granting access.
Data sources
| Field | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 1223 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Apr 10, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| License | MIT | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 5375 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Topics | atlassian, confluence, jira, mcp | GitHub REST API | high |
| Watchers | 22 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Has Authentication Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Has Security Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Risk level | High | Automated risk inference | medium |
| Requires Api Token | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Uses Network Access | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Writes External System | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
Confidence reflects the source: high = GitHub REST API, medium = README-derived or synthesized, low = inferred from keywords. Fields that cannot be determined are shown as "Unknown" — never fabricated.
Recent changes
- Stars: 2000 → 5375
- Forks: 320 → 1223
- Last commit: May 28, 2026 → Apr 10, 2026
- Stars: 2000 → 5368
- Forks: 320 → 1223
Atlassian MCP alternatives
- Notion MCP★ 4.4K · MIT · May 27, 2026
Frequently compared with Atlassian MCP.
- GitHub MCP Server★ 30.6K · MIT · Jun 11, 2026
Frequently compared with Atlassian MCP.
- Filesystem MCP★ 87K · MIT · Jun 7, 2026
A popular MCP server worth comparing.
Atlassian MCP vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlassian MCP | 5.4K | 1.2K | MIT | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Notion MCP | 4.4K | 576 | MIT | May 27, 2026 |
| GitHub MCP Server | 30.6K | 4.4K | MIT | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Filesystem MCP | 87K | 11K | MIT | Jun 7, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Atlassian MCP?
Atlassian MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants work with Jira issues and Confluence pages. It is categorized under Productivity & Docs.
How do I install Atlassian MCP?
Install and run Atlassian MCP with: uvx mcp-atlassian. Then add it to your MCP client configuration.
Which clients support Atlassian MCP?
Atlassian MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code and any MCP-compatible client.
Is Atlassian MCP free to use?
Pricing: Free · Open source.
What are good alternatives to Atlassian MCP?
Popular alternatives include Notion MCP, GitHub MCP Server, and Filesystem MCP.
How popular is Atlassian MCP on GitHub?
Atlassian MCP has about 5.4K GitHub stars and 1.2K forks.
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