Getting started with the Atlassian Rovo MCP Server
In browser and desktop agents, Atlassian Rovo MCP connects your AI agent to your Atlassian apps and work, all accessible in one conversation – powered by your Teamwork Graph.
Supported clients and IDEs
The Atlassian Rovo MCP Server supports any app with MCP support, including:
How it works
With Rovo MCP, you can:
Summarize and search Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and Bitbucket without switching tools.
Create and update work items or pages using natural language commands.
Automate repetitive tasks, such as generating work from meeting notes or specs.
Connect once, then describe what you want:
"What's the status of PROJ-1234?"
"Summarize the Q2 planning page."
"Create five Jira work items from these meeting notes."
“Move PROJ-456 to 'In Review' and add a comment that the PR is up.”
No tab switching. No copy-pasting. Your AI selects and runs the right actions.
Get started
For full setup instructions, see the clients and IDEs guides.
Step 1: Connect your client
Your AI coding agent can install, authenticate, and set up Rovo MCP. Copy and paste this prompt into your agent:
Set up Atlassian Rovo MCP for this agent using the official setup guide at https://support.atlassian.com/atlassian-rovo-mcp-server/docs/getting-started-with-the-atlassian-remote-mcp-server/ and the MCP server URL https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcp. Then start the Atlassian MCP authentication flow so I can sign in.Alternatively, select your client and add the Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
VS Code / GitHub Copilot
Quick install: Add to VS Code
Or add manually:
Open the Extensions view and enter
@mcp Atlassianin the search field.Select the Atlassian MCP server from the gallery.
Select Install.
Cursor
Quick install: Add to Cursor
Or add manually:
Go to Atlassian plugin for Cursor with MCP on the Cursor Marketplace.
Select Add to Cursor.
Claude Code
Run the following command:
claude mcp add --transport http atlassian https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcpRun
/mcponce you’ve opened a Claude Code session to authenticate.
Claude Desktop
Open Claude Desktop.
Go to Settings > Extensions.
Select Browse extensions, then select Plugins.
Search for Atlassian and install it.
Or, add it to your config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlassian": {
"url": "https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcp"
}
}
}Codex Desktop
Open Codex Desktop.
Go to Plugins or Connectors.
Find Atlassian Rovo.
Install the app.
Codex
Run the following command:
codex mcp add atlassian --url https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcpWindsurf
Open your Windsurf settings
Go to Cascade > MCP servers
Select Add Server > Add custom server
Add the following:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlassian": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcp"
}
}
}Other MCP-compatible clients
Use this server URL:
https://mcp.atlassian.com/v1/mcpStep 2: Authenticate
After setup, sign in when your agent or MCP client starts the Atlassian authentication flow.
Atlassian Rovo MCP is powered by secure OAuth 2.1 authorization, which ensures all actions respect users' existing access controls and permissions.
Authentication via API token is also available as optional.
Disclaimer: MCP clients can perform actions on all connected products (such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) with your existing permissions. Use least privilege, review high‑impact changes before confirming, and monitor audit logs for unusual activity. Understanding the security risks of MCP clients
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