MCP Libraries
mcp-jira-stdioTools Reference

jira_update_issue

Update an existing Jira issue

jira_update_issue

Update an existing issue's properties.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
issueKeystringYesIssue key (e.g., "PROJ-123")
summarystringNoNew summary/title
descriptionstringNoNew description
prioritystringNoNew priority level
assigneestringNoNew assignee account ID
labelsstring[]NoNew labels (replaces existing)
componentsstring[]NoNew components (replaces existing)

Example

{
  "tool": "jira_update_issue",
  "arguments": {
    "issueKey": "PROJ-123",
    "summary": "Updated title",
    "priority": "High"
  }
}

Update Multiple Fields

{
  "tool": "jira_update_issue",
  "arguments": {
    "issueKey": "PROJ-123",
    "summary": "Implement user authentication",
    "description": "Updated requirements for OAuth2 support",
    "labels": ["security", "oauth"],
    "priority": "Highest"
  }
}

Response

Returns success confirmation or error details.

Notes

  • Only specified fields are updated
  • Labels and components replace existing values (not appended)
  • Use jira_get_issue to retrieve current values before updating

jira_create_issue

Create a new Jira issue

jira_create_subtask

Create a subtask under a parent issue

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jira_update_issue
Parameters
Example
Update Multiple Fields
Response
Notes