// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

JIRA CLOUD TOOLS

17 tools from the Jira Cloud MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 JIRA CLOUD TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read analyze_jira_issues Compute project metrics over issues selected by JQL or a saved filter. For counting and breakdown questions ( Read board_id Jira board ID (find via manage_jira_board list) Read contributor_workload Per-contributor workload breakdown with staleness and risk — scopes detail queries to fit within sample cap Read jql The JQL query to refine (from a previous capped analysis) Read narrow_analysis Refine a capped analysis query — guides you to narrow JQL for precise detail metrics

WRITE 9 tools

Write manage_jira_board List boards or get board details and configuration Write manage_jira_filter Search for issues using JQL queries, or manage saved filters. Returns issue details (title, status, descrip... Write manage_jira_issue Get, create, update, delete, move, transition, comment on, link, log work on, or explore hierarchy of Jira ... Write manage_jira_plan Navigate and manage the strategic-to-execution hierarchy. Walks issue trees and Atlassian Goals via GraphQL... Write manage_jira_project List projects or get project configuration and metadata. For issue counts, workload, or cross-project compa... Write manage_jira_sprint Manage sprints: create, start, close, and assign issues to sprints Write manage_workspace Manage files in the local workspace staging area (local only — no Jira impact). Files downloaded via manage... Write project Jira project key (e.g. PROJ, ENG) Write sprint_review Sprint review preparation — velocity, scope changes, at-risk items, and completion forecast

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive manage_jira_media Manage file attachments on Jira issues (remote). Operations here affect Jira — delete permanently removes a...

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute backlog_health Run a data quality health check on a project backlog — surfaces rot, staleness, and planning gaps Execute queue_jira_operations Execute multiple Jira operations in a single call. Operations run sequentially with result references ($0.k...

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Jira Cloud through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y @aaronsb/jira-cloud-mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Jira Cloud MCP server have? +

The Jira Cloud MCP server exposes 17 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Jira Cloud tools? +

Route the Jira Cloud server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Jira Cloud tools fall into? +

Jira Cloud tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (9), Destructive (1), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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