MCP Gitlab Jira
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MCP Gitlab Jira

An MCP server for GitLab and Jira integration, providing functions for AI agents to interact with GitLab and Jira instances, including project management, merge request processing, file viewing, user activity tracking, and Jira ticket management.
2 points
9.2K

What is the GitLab Jira MCP Server?

This is a middleware service that acts as a bridge between AI systems (such as gemini-cli) and GitLab/Jira development management systems. It standardizes the way AI interacts with these systems, enabling non-technical users to manage development projects through natural language.

How to use the GitLab Jira MCP Server?

Simply complete a simple environment configuration, and the AI system can access your GitLab and Jira data through a standard protocol to perform project management tasks without directly operating complex interfaces.

Use cases

Suitable for development teams that require AI assistance for code review, project management, and automated workflows, especially in agile development environments where frequent interaction with GitLab and Jira is required.

Main features

GitLab integration
Fully supports GitLab project management functions, including merge request management, file viewing, version release, etc.
Jira integration
Complete support for Jira ticket operations, including querying, creating, updating, and status conversion
Standardized protocol
Adopts the MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard and is compatible with various AI agent systems
Multiple deployment methods
Supports local operation, global installation, and Docker containerized deployment
Advantages
Unified management of API access to GitLab and Jira simplifies AI integration
Standardized interfaces reduce the learning cost
Supports multiple deployment methods to adapt to different environments
Detailed error handling and logging
Limitations
Requires pre - configuration of API access permissions
Technical knowledge is required for the initial setup
Some advanced features require specific permissions

How to use

Install the service
Install globally via npm or use a Docker container
Configure environment variables
Set the access credentials for GitLab and Jira
Test the connection
Verify that the service is running properly
Configure the AI client
Add MCP server settings to your AI system configuration file

Usage examples

Automated code review
AI automatically retrieves the latest merge requests and provides code review suggestions
Project status report
Automatically generate a comprehensive project report containing GitLab and Jira data

Frequently Asked Questions

What permissions are required to run it properly?
Does it support self - hosted GitLab/Jira?
How to troubleshoot connection issues?

Related resources

GitLab API Documentation
Official GitLab API reference
Jira REST API Guide
Official Jira API documentation
MCP Protocol Specification
Technical specification of the Model Context Protocol

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "mcp-gitlab-jira",
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_URL": "https://your-gitlab-instance.com",
        "GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-personal-access-token",
        "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "your-atlassian-site-name",
        "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "your-email@example.com",
        "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "your-jira-api-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["exec", "-i", "mcp-gitlab-jira-container", "npm", "start"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run", "--rm", "-i",
        "-e", "GITLAB_URL=https://your-gitlab-instance.com",
        "-e", "GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-personal-access-token",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME=your-atlassian-site-name",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL=your-email@example.com",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN=your-jira-api-token",
        "hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:latest"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
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