A Docker-based Model Context Protocol server that bridges AI agents with Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence for automated project management.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install atlassian-mcp
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install atlassian-mcp using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is MCP Atlassian Server?
The MCP Atlassian skill provides a robust gateway for programmatic interaction with Jira and other Atlassian services via the Model Context Protocol. By running this server within a Docker container, developers can grant their AI agents the ability to query issues, manage project boards, and search through Confluence documentation. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, this tool simplifies the complexity of enterprise API integrations, making it easier to build intelligent workflows around project management data.
MCP Atlassian Server Use Cases
- Automating the creation and status updates of Jira issues directly from agent workflows.
- Searching and retrieving technical documentation from Confluence to provide context for coding tasks.
- Managing project backlogs and querying ticket metadata through natural language interfaces.
- Integrating enterprise project tracking into custom AI agents using Openclaw Skills.
How MCP Atlassian Server Works
- The user provides Jira API credentials and instance details via environment variables.
- The MCP Atlassian server is initialized within a Docker container, establishing a secure connection to Atlassian APIs.
- AI agents connect to the server using the Model Context Protocol to discover available tools and resources.
- The server translates agent requests into specific Jira or Confluence API calls and returns structured data to the agent.
MCP Atlassian Server Setup
To deploy this skill from the Openclaw Skills collection, pull the official Docker image and run it with your Atlassian credentials:
docker pull ghcr.io/sooperset/mcp-atlassian:latest
docker run --rm -i \
-e JIRA_URL=https://your-company.atlassian.net \
-e [email protected] \
-e JIRA_API_TOKEN=your_api_token \
ghcr.io/sooperset/mcp-atlassian:latest
For faster deployment, you can use the bundled runner script:
JIRA_API_TOKEN=your_token bash scripts/run_mcp_atlassian.sh
MCP Atlassian Server Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes connectivity and authentication data using standard environment variables and maps Atlassian entities to MCP resources:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| JIRA_URL | Your specific Atlassian instance URL. |
| JIRA_USERNAME | The email address associated with your Jira account. |
| JIRA_API_TOKEN | The API token generated in your Atlassian Security settings. |
| Resource Mapping | Maps Jira tickets, projects, and Confluence pages to MCP-accessible URIs. |
MCP Atlassian Server Advanced Features
- Docker-based isolation for secure and consistent deployment across different environments.
- Simplified credential handling using optimized shell scripts included in the Openclaw Skills repository.
- Seamless integration with Clawdbot for multi-agent project management and task automation.
- Comprehensive support for both read and write operations across the Atlassian ecosystem via MCP.
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