atlassian-mcp

Automate Jira and Confluence workflows via MCP with JQL and CQL.

Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nkseth/copilot-dev-skills --skill atlassian-mcp-nkseth
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Skill: atlassian-mcp
Source: https://github.com/nkseth/copilot-dev-skills/tree/main/skills/atlassian-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nkseth/copilot-dev-skills --skill atlassian-mcp-nkseth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Integrates with Atlassian products to manage project tracking and documentation via MCP protocol. Use when querying Jira issues with JQL filters, creating and updating tickets with custom fields, searching or editing Confluence pages with CQL, managing sprints and backlogs, setting up MCP server authentication, syncing documentation, or debugging Atlassian API integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Jira issue query and filtering with JQL
  • Confluence page search/edit with CQL
  • MCP server authentication setup and token management
  • Sprint and backlog automation
  • Documentation sync and API debugging

Quick Start

Configure MCP server authentication and verify a Jira/Confluence query to ensure integration.

Frequently Asked Questions about atlassian-mcp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Jira issue queries using JQL through MCP?

You can automate Jira issue queries by sending JQL filters through the MCP protocol. This Skill processes the JQL request, handles API pagination and rate-limiting, and returns the filtered issue tracking data.

Can I edit Confluence pages with CQL using an MCP server?

Yes, you can search and edit Confluence pages with CQL via MCP. The Skill executes safe write operations, performs permission checks, and manages API token authentication to update documentation securely.

What is the best way to set up MCP server authentication for Atlassian APIs?

The best way to set up MCP server authentication is configuring OAuth or API tokens. This Skill manages token setup, verifies authentication credentials, and ensures proper logging for Atlassian API integrations.

How do I manage Jira sprints and backlogs via MCP workflows?

You can manage sprints and backlogs by automating MCP-based workflows across Jira. The Skill handles API calls with proper pagination, performs permission checks, and logs all sprint and backlog modifications.

Does this MCP workflow handle Atlassian API rate-limiting and pagination automatically?

Yes, this MCP workflow handles Atlassian API rate-limiting and pagination automatically. It manages API calls with proper pagination, enforces rate limits, performs permission checks, and logs operations for safe execution.

Why do I need MCP to sync documentation between Confluence and Jira?

You need MCP to sync documentation because it standardizes API communication across Atlassian products. The Skill automates Confluence page editing, Jira ticket updates, and documentation synchronization while maintaining permission checks.