What is the key difference between Jira Cloud and MCP Jira Scoped?

Jira Cloud belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while MCP Jira Scoped belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Jira Cloud or MCP Jira Scoped 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 Jira Cloud and MCP Jira Scoped free or paid?

Jira Cloud operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Jira Scoped operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Jira Cloud lists 7 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars. MCP Jira Scoped lists 44 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Jira Cloud and MCP Jira Scoped 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

Jira Cloud vs MCP Jira Scoped

In-depth architectural comparison of the Jira Cloud and MCP Jira Scoped 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

Jira Cloud

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Jira Scoped

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Jira Cloud if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Jira Scoped 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 Jira Cloud 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: manage_jira_issue, manage_jira_filter, manage_jira_project.

Explore Jira Cloud Details

Choose MCP Jira Scoped 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: jira_get_issue, jira_search, jira_list_comments.

Explore MCP Jira Scoped Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Jira Cloud Workplace & Productivity	MCP Jira Scoped Workplace & Productivity
Summary	MCP server for Jira Cloud — manage issues, sprints, boards, filters, and custom fields	Jira MCP server with scoped API tokens via api.atlassian.com gateway
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Jira Cloud Tools (7)

manage_jira_issue

Get, create, update, delete, move, transition, comment on, link, or traverse hierarchy of issues

manage_jira_filter

Search for issues using JQL queries, or manage saved filters

manage_jira_project

List projects or get project configuration and metadata

manage_jira_board

List boards or get board details and configuration

manage_jira_sprint

Manage sprints: create, start, close, and assign issues to sprints

queue_jira_operations

Batch multiple operations with result references (`$0.key`) and error strategies

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).

Jira Cloud Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-cloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aaronsb/jira-cloud-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Jira Scoped Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jira-scoped": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-jira-scoped"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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