npm package: @iflow-mcp/mcp-gitlab-jira
Description: GitLab MCP Server based on REST API
Latest version: 0.1.9

# MCP GitLab Jira Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitLab and Jira integration. This server allows AI agents like gemini-cli to interact with your GitLab and Jira instances.

## Features

### GitLab
- **Projects**: List all accessible projects or filter them by name.
- **Merge Requests**: List merge requests for a project, get detailed information (including diffs), add comments, and assign reviewers.
- **Pipeline/CI/CD**: Get pipeline status, trigger/retry/cancel pipelines, get job details and logs.
- **Branch Management**: List, create, delete branches and get branch details.
- **Issue Management**: Create, list, update, close issues and manage comments.
- **Files**: Get the content of a specific file at a given SHA.
- **Releases**: List all releases for a project or filter them since a specific version.
- **Users**: List project members, get a user's ID by username, and get user activities.

### Jira
- **Tickets**: Get detailed information about a ticket, get comments, add comments, search for tickets using JQL, create new tickets, get available transitions, update tickets, and transition tickets to a new status.
- **Project Management**: Get all projects, project details, components, and versions.

## Setup

### Prerequisites

- Node.js 18+
- GitLab Personal Access Token with API access
- Jira API Token
- Access to a GitLab instance (on-premise or GitLab.com)
- Access to a Jira instance

### Installation

1. **Install the package globally:**
   ```bash
   npm i -g mcp-gitlab-jira
   ```

2. **Set up environment variables:**
   ```bash
   # GitLab
   export GITLAB_URL="https://your-gitlab-instance.com"
   export GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN="your-personal-access-token"

   # Jira
   export ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME="your-atlassian-site-name"
   export ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL="your-email@example.com"
   export ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN="your-jira-api-token"
   ```

3. **Test the server manually**:
   ```bash
   # Test that the server starts without errors
   echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/list", "params": {}}' | mcp-gitlab-jira
   ```
   The server should start and log "GitLab/Jira MCP server started" to stderr.

### Using with MCP Clients

#### Configuration for gemini-cli or other MCP clients

Create or update your MCP configuration file (usually `~/.mcp/config.json` or similar):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "mcp-gitlab-jira",
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_URL": "https://your-gitlab-instance.com",
        "GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-personal-access-token",
        "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "your-atlassian-site-name",
        "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "your-email@example.com",
        "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "your-jira-api-token"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Running with Docker

You can also run this MCP server in a Docker container using the pre-built image from Docker Hub.

### Available Docker Images

The Docker images are automatically built and published to Docker Hub for each release:
- **Latest release**: `hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:latest`
- **Specific versions**: `hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:v0.1.2`, `hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:v0.1.1`, etc.
- **View all available tags**: [Docker Hub - mcp-gitlab-jira](https://hub.docker.com/r/hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira/tags)

The images are built for multiple architectures: `linux/amd64` and `linux/arm64` (Apple Silicon compatible).

### Usage

1.  **Pull and run the Docker container:**
    ```bash
    docker run -d --name mcp-gitlab-jira-container \
      -e GITLAB_URL="https://your-gitlab-instance.com" \
      -e GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN="your-personal-access-token" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME="your-atlassian-site-name" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL="your-email@example.com" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN="your-jira-api-token" \
      hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:latest
    ```

2.  **Alternative: Run without persistent container (one-time execution):**
    ```bash
    docker run --rm -i \
      -e GITLAB_URL="https://your-gitlab-instance.com" \
      -e GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN="your-personal-access-token" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME="your-atlassian-site-name" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL="your-email@example.com" \
      -e ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN="your-jira-api-token" \
      hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:latest
    ```

### Using with MCP Clients (Docker)

You have two options for using the Docker container with MCP clients:

#### Option 1: Using a persistent container (recommended)

First, start the container as shown above, then update your MCP configuration file. The `env` block is empty because the necessary environment variables are passed directly to the container using the `-e` flag in the `docker run` command.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["exec", "-i", "mcp-gitlab-jira-container", "npm", "start"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
```

#### Option 2: Using one-time execution

This runs a new container for each MCP session:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-jira-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run", "--rm", "-i",
        "-e", "GITLAB_URL=https://your-gitlab-instance.com",
        "-e", "GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-personal-access-token",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME=your-atlassian-site-name",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL=your-email@example.com",
        "-e", "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN=your-jira-api-token",
        "hainanzhao/mcp-gitlab-jira:latest"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
```


## Available Tools

### GitLab Tools

#### Core GitLab Tools
- `gitlab_get_merge_request_details`: Fetches detailed information about a GitLab Merge Request, including file diffs.
- `gitlab_get_file_content`: Fetches the content of a specific file at a given SHA in a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_add_comment_to_merge_request`: Adds a comment to a GitLab Merge Request. Can be a general comment, a reply to an existing discussion, or an inline comment on a specific line.
- `gitlab_list_merge_requests`: Lists merge requests for a given GitLab project.
- `gitlab_assign_reviewers_to_merge_request`: Assigns reviewers to a GitLab Merge Request.
- `gitlab_list_project_members`: Lists all members (contributors) of a given GitLab project.
- `gitlab_list_project_members_by_project_name`: Lists all members (contributors) of a given GitLab project by project name.
- `gitlab_list_projects_by_name`: Filters GitLab projects by name using a fuzzy, case-insensitive match.
- `gitlab_list_all_projects`: Lists all accessible GitLab projects.
- `gitlab_list_all_releases`: Fetches releases for a given GitLab project.
- `gitlab_list_releases_since_version`: Filters releases for a given GitLab project since a specific version.
- `gitlab_get_user_id_by_username`: Retrieves the GitLab user ID for a given username.
- `gitlab_get_user_activities`: Fetches activities for a given GitLab user by their username, optionally filtered by date.

#### GitLab Pipeline/CI/CD Tools
- `gitlab_get_project_pipelines`: Gets pipelines for a GitLab project, optionally filtered by branch/ref.
- `gitlab_get_merge_request_pipelines`: Gets pipelines for a specific GitLab Merge Request.
- `gitlab_get_pipeline_details`: Gets detailed information about a specific pipeline.
- `gitlab_get_pipeline_jobs`: Gets jobs for a specific pipeline.
- `gitlab_get_job_logs`: Gets logs for a specific job.
- `gitlab_trigger_pipeline`: Triggers a new pipeline for a specific branch/ref.
- `gitlab_retry_pipeline`: Retries a failed pipeline.
- `gitlab_cancel_pipeline`: Cancels a running pipeline.

#### GitLab Branch Management Tools
- `gitlab_list_branches`: Lists all branches in a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_create_branch`: Creates a new branch in a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_delete_branch`: Deletes a branch from a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_get_branch_details`: Gets detailed information about a specific branch.

#### GitLab Issue Management Tools
- `gitlab_list_project_issues`: Lists issues in a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_get_issue_details`: Gets detailed information about a specific GitLab issue.
- `gitlab_create_issue`: Creates a new issue in a GitLab project.
- `gitlab_update_issue`: Updates an existing GitLab issue.
- `gitlab_close_issue`: Closes a GitLab issue.
- `gitlab_add_comment_to_issue`: Adds a comment to a GitLab issue.
- `gitlab_get_issue_comments`: Gets comments for a GitLab issue.

### Jira Tools

#### Core Jira Tools
- `jira_get_ticket_details`: Fetches comprehensive information about a Jira ticket with flattened fields, including all custom fields with user-friendly names. Automatically filters out empty values and less useful fields (attachments, avatars). Returns both system and custom fields in a clean, flat structure.
- `jira_get_ticket_comments`: Fetches comments for a Jira ticket.
- `jira_add_comment_to_ticket`: Adds a comment to a Jira ticket.
- `jira_search_tickets_by_jql`: Searches for Jira tickets using a JQL (Jira Query Language) string.
- `jira_create_ticket`: Creates a new Jira ticket with given fields.
- `jira_get_available_transitions`: Fetches available transitions for a Jira ticket.
- `jira_update_ticket`: Updates a Jira ticket summary, description, labels.
- `jira_update_custom_fields`: Updates custom fields on a Jira ticket.
- `jira_update_ticket_priority`: Updates the priority value for a Jira ticket. Automatically finds the priority custom field (case-insensitive search for "Priority" or "priority"), fetches the allowed values for that field, and matches the provided priority name using fuzzy string matching. Accepts values like "Critical", "High", "Medium", "Low", etc., and will find the best match from the predefined options.
- `jira_update_ticket_sprint`: Updates the sprint value for a Jira ticket. Automatically finds the sprint custom field (case-insensitive search for "Sprint" or "sprint"), fetches available sprints from the project's boards, and matches the provided sprint name using fuzzy string matching. Accepts values like "Sprint 1", "Bug Fix Sprint", etc., and will find the best match from active and future sprints in the project.
- `jira_transition_ticket`: Transitions a Jira ticket to a new status.
- `jira_get_all_fields`: Fetches the list of all fields from Jira.

#### Jira Project Management Tools

- `jira_get_all_projects`: Gets all accessible Jira projects.
- `jira_get_project_details`: Gets detailed information about a specific Jira project.
- `jira_get_project_components`: Gets components for a Jira project.
- `jira_get_project_versions`: Gets versions for a Jira project.

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

1. **"Cannot find module" errors**: If you are developing locally, make sure you've run `npm install` and `npm run build`.
2. **Authentication errors**: Verify your `GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN`, `ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL`, and `ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN` have the necessary permissions.
3. **Connection errors**: Ensure your `GITLAB_URL` and `ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME` are correct and accessible.
4. **Server not responding**: Check that the MCP server process is running and the path in your config is correct.

### Debug Mode

To see detailed logs, you can run the server directly:

```bash
export GITLAB_URL="your-url"
export GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN="your-token"
export ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME="your-atlassian-site-name"
export ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL="your-email@example.com"
export ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN="your-jira-api-token"
mcp-gitlab-jira
```

## Development

For development, clone the repository and install the dependencies.

```bash
npm install
npm run build
```

### Local Docker Development

To test the Docker build locally before pushing:

```bash
# Build and test the Docker image locally
./scripts/build-docker-local.sh
```

This script will build the Docker image and run basic tests to ensure it works correctly.

> **For maintainers**: See [Docker Setup Guide](docs/DOCKER_SETUP.md) for information about setting up automated Docker Hub publishing.

### Project Structure

- `src/index.ts`: Main MCP server implementation
- `src/gitlab.service.ts`: GitLab API client
- `src/gitlab.ts`: GitLab type definitions
- `src/jira.service.ts`: Jira API client
- `src/jira.ts`: Jira type definitions
- `dist/`: Compiled JavaScript output

### Adding New Features

1. Add new methods to the `GitLabService` or `JiraService` class.
2. Define new tools in the `allTools` array in `index.ts`.
3. Add a corresponding case in the tool handler in `index.ts`.
4. Rebuild with `npm run build`.

## License

ISC