What is the key difference between MCP Server Atlassian Jira and Quarterback?

MCP Server Atlassian Jira belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Quarterback belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Atlassian Jira or Quarterback in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server Atlassian Jira and Quarterback free or paid?

MCP Server Atlassian Jira operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Quarterback operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Atlassian Jira lists 5 tools with 5 views and 77 GitHub stars. Quarterback lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Atlassian Jira and Quarterback together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server Atlassian Jira vs Quarterback

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Atlassian Jira and Quarterback MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Atlassian Jira

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Quarterback

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Atlassian Jira if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Quarterback if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Atlassian Jira when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME, ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL, ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: jira_get, jira_post, jira_put.

Explore MCP Server Atlassian Jira Details

Choose Quarterback when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Five-factor weighted task scoring, Time-aware daily planning, Advisory document analysis.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Atlassian Jira aashari Workplace & Productivity	Quarterback bobbyrgoldsmith Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Atlassian Jira Cloud integration. Enables AI systems to interact with Jira projects, issues, comments, and related development information in real time.	Strategic task prioritization and agent orchestration for multi-project operators. 22 MCP tools with 5-factor scoring engine, advisory document analysis, agent dispatch with autonomy levels, HMAC webhooks, time-aware planning, and CI/CD integration. Standalone CLI + MCP server.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Atlassian Jira Tools (5)

jira_get

Read any Jira data. Returns TOON format by default (30-60% fewer tokens than JSON). **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - ALWAYS use `jq` param to filter response fields. Unfiltered responses are very expensive! - Use `maxResults` query param to restrict result count (e.g., `maxResults: "5"`) - If unsure about available fields, first fetch ONE item with `maxResults: "1"` and NO jq filter to explore the schema, then use jq in subsequent calls **Schema Discovery Pattern:** 1. First call: `path: "/rest/api/3/search/jql", queryParams: {"maxResults": "1", "jql": "project=PROJ"}` (no jq) - explore available fields 2. Then use: `jq: "issues[*].{key: key, summary: fields.summary, status: fields.status.name}"` - extract only what you need **Output format:** TOON (default, token-efficient) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common paths:** - `/rest/api/3/project` - list all projects - `/rest/api/3/project/{projectKeyOrId}` - get project details - `/rest/api/3/search/jql` - search issues with JQL (use `jql` query param). NOTE: `/rest/api/3/search` is deprecated! - `/rest/api/3/issue/{issueIdOrKey}` - get issue details - `/rest/api/3/issue/{issueIdOrKey}/comment` - list issue comments - `/rest/api/3/issue/{issueIdOrKey}/worklog` - list issue worklogs - `/rest/api/3/issue/{issueIdOrKey}/transitions` - get available transitions - `/rest/api/3/user/search` - search users (use `query` param) - `/rest/api/3/status` - list all statuses - `/rest/api/3/issuetype` - list issue types - `/rest/api/3/priority` - list priorities **JQ examples:** `issues[*].key`, `issues[0]`, `issues[*].{key: key, summary: fields.summary}` **Example JQL queries:** `project=PROJ`, `assignee=currentUser()`, `status="In Progress"`, `created >= -7d` API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/rest/v3/

jira_post

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Atlassian Jira Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aashari-mcp-server-atlassian-jira": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-jira"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME_HERE",
        "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL_HERE",
        "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Quarterback Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bobbyrgoldsmith-quarterback": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "quarterback"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Atlassian Jira is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Quarterback belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Atlassian Jira when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Quarterback when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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