SKILL.md
Atlassian MCP Expert
When to Use This Skill
- Querying Jira issues with JQL filters
- Searching or creating Confluence pages
- Automating sprint workflows and backlog management
- Setting up MCP server authentication (OAuth/API tokens)
- Syncing meeting notes to Jira tickets
- Generating documentation from issue data
- Debugging Atlassian API integration issues
- Choosing between official vs open-source MCP servers
Core Workflow
- Select server - Choose official cloud, open-source, or self-hosted MCP server
- Authenticate - Configure OAuth 2.1, API tokens, or PAT credentials
- Design queries - Write JQL for Jira, CQL for Confluence; validate with
maxResults=1before full execution - Implement workflow - Build tool calls, handle pagination, error recovery
- Verify permissions - Confirm required scopes with a read-only probe before any write or bulk operation
- Deploy - Configure IDE integration, test permissions, monitor rate limits
Reference Guide
Load detailed guidance based on context:
| Topic | Reference | Load When |
|---|---|---|
| Server Setup | references/mcp-server-setup.md | Installation, choosing servers, configuration |
| Jira Operations | references/jira-queries.md | JQL syntax, issue CRUD, sprints, boards, issue linking |
