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Introduction

Hermes is a 24/7 autonomous agent that lives on your computer or server — it remembers what it learns and evolves as your usage grows.

This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your Jira account to Hermes. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. For personal use we recommend the CLI, but you won't go wrong with MCP either.

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What is Composio Connect?

Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,000+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Hermes. It can:

  • Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage.
  • Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM.
  • Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead.

Integrating Jira with Hermes

Using Composio Connect CLI

1. Install the Composio CLI

Run the install script directly, or paste https://composio.dev/hermes into your Hermes chat box to have it installed for you.

bash
curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash
Hermes authenticating with Composio

2. Authenticate

Once the CLI is installed, ask Hermes to authenticate with Composio.

3. Connect to Jira

Ask your agent to connect to Jira, or simply request any Jira-related task. Hermes will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

4. Done. You're all set with a new Jira connection.

Using Composio Connect MCP

1. Get your MCP URL and API Key

Go to dashboard.composio.dev and copy your Connect MCP URL and API key.

Copy MCP URL and API key from Composio dashboard

2. Open the Hermes config file

bash
nano ~/.hermes/config.yaml

3. Add the Composio Connect MCP server

bash
mcp_servers:
  composio:
    url: "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    headers:
      x-consumer-api-key: "YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"
    connect_timeout: 60
    timeout: 180

Save with Ctrl + O, Enter, then exit with Ctrl + X.

4. Restart your Hermes agent

Once restarted, ask your agent to connect to Jira or request any Jira-related task. It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

5. Done!

What is the Jira MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Jira MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Jira account. It provides structured and secure access to your Jira projects, so your agent can perform actions like creating issues, managing sprints, commenting on tasks, assigning work, and tracking releases on your behalf.

  • Automated issue creation and tracking: Let your agent create new bugs, tasks, or stories, and keep tabs on issues across your Jira projects.
  • Collaborative commenting and updates: Have your agent add rich-text comments or attachments to issues, keeping team communication seamless and up to date.
  • Effortless assignment and watcher management: Easily assign issues to teammates or add watchers, ensuring everyone stays in the loop and accountable.
  • Sprint and release planning: Empower your agent to create sprints, manage boards, and organize project milestones or versions for agile teams.
  • Issue linking and bulk operations: Direct your agent to link related issues or perform bulk creation of tasks, streamlining project workflows and dependencies.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Triggers
Add AttachmentUploads and attaches a file to a Jira issue.
Add CommentAdds a comment using Atlassian Document Format (ADF) for rich text to an existing Jira issue.
Add Users to Project RoleAdds users and optionally groups to a project role.
Add User to GroupAdds a user to a Jira group.
Add Watcher to IssueAdds a user to an issue's watcher list by account ID.
Add WorklogTool to add a worklog entry to a Jira issue.
Analyse Jira ExpressionAnalyses Jira expressions for syntax validation, type checking, and complexity analysis.
Assign IssueAssigns a Jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup.
Bulk Create IssuesCreates multiple Jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling.
Check User PermissionsCheck user permissions for global and project-level operations in Jira.
Create GroupCreates a new group in Jira with the specified name.
Create IssueCreates a new Jira issue (e.
Link IssuesLinks two Jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment.
Get JQL Autocomplete DataRetrieves JQL autocomplete reference data including reserved words, field names, and function names.
Create ProjectCreates a new Jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration.
Create SprintCreates a new sprint on a Jira board with optional start/end dates and goal.
Create VersionCreates a new version for releases or milestones in a Jira project.
Delete CommentDeletes a specific comment from a Jira issue using its ID and the issue's ID/key; requires user permission to delete comments on the issue.
Delete IssuePermanently and irreversibly deletes a Jira issue by its ID or key.
Delete VersionDeletes a Jira version and optionally reassigns its issues.
Delete WorklogDeletes a worklog from a Jira issue with estimate adjustment options.
Edit IssueUpdates an existing Jira issue with field values and operations.
Evaluate Jira ExpressionTool to evaluate Jira expressions using the enhanced search API.
Bulk Fetch IssuesTool to bulk fetch multiple Jira issues by their IDs or keys (max 100 per call).
Find Users 2Tool to find users in Jira by query string, account ID, or property search.
Find Users For PickerFind users for picker components by matching query against user attributes like display name and email.
Get All GroupsRetrieves all groups from the Jira instance with pagination support.
Get All Issue Type SchemesRetrieves all Jira issue type schemes with optional filtering and pagination.
Get all projectsRetrieves all visible projects using the modern paginated Jira API with server-side filtering and pagination support.
Get Issue StatusesRetrieves all issue statuses associated with workflows from Jira.
Get All UsersRetrieves all users from the Jira instance including active, inactive, app accounts, and system accounts, with pagination support.
Get AttachmentRetrieves the binary content of a Jira attachment by ID.
Get Attachment MetaTool to retrieve Jira attachment settings including upload limits and enabled status.
Get CommentRetrieves a specific comment by ID from a Jira issue with optional expansions.
Get ComponentTool to retrieve components from Jira projects with search and filtering.
Get Create Field Metadata for Issue TypeTool to retrieve field metadata for a specific issue type in a project.
Get Current UserRetrieves detailed information about the currently authenticated Jira user.
Get DashboardsTool to list and search Jira dashboards visible to the current user.
Get Favorite FiltersTool to retrieve favorite filters for the current user.
Get fieldsTool to retrieve Jira issue fields metadata.
Get custom fields paginatedTool to retrieve Jira fields in pages.
Get FilterRetrieves a specific Jira saved filter by ID, including its JQL and sharing metadata, to reuse in subsequent searches.
Get GroupRetrieves details of a specific Jira group by name or ID.
Get Service Management InfoRetrieves runtime information for the Jira Service Management instance.
Get IssueRetrieves a Jira issue by ID or key with customizable fields and expansions.
Get Create Issue MetadataTool to retrieve issue creation metadata for Jira projects.
Get Issue Edit MetaTool to retrieve editable fields for a Jira issue.
Get Issue Link TypesRetrieves all configured issue link types from Jira.
Get issue pickerTool to get issue picker suggestions from Jira.
Get Issue PropertyRetrieves a custom property from a Jira issue by key.
Get Issue ResolutionsRetrieves all available issue resolution types from Jira.
Get issue typesRetrieves all Jira issue types available to the user using the modern API v3 endpoint; results vary based on 'Administer Jira' global or 'Browse projects' project permissions.
Get Issue WatchersRetrieves users watching a Jira issue for update notifications.
Get JQL autocomplete reference dataTool to retrieve JQL autocomplete reference data.
Get JQL autocomplete suggestionsTool to get JQL field auto-complete suggestions.
Get My PermissionsTool to retrieve the user's permissions in Jira.
Get User Locale PreferenceTool to retrieve the locale preference of the currently authenticated Jira user.
Get PermissionsTool to retrieve all available Jira permissions.
Get Permitted ProjectsTool to retrieve projects where the current user has specific permissions.
Get ProjectRetrieves details of a Jira project by its ID or key.
Get Project RolesRetrieves all available roles for a Jira project.
Get Project TypeRetrieves detailed information about a specific Jira project type by its key.
Get Project VersionsRetrieves all versions for a Jira project with optional expansion.
Get Recent ProjectsRetrieves a list of projects recently accessed by the authenticated user.
Get Issue Remote LinksRetrieves links from a Jira issue to external resources.
Get Server InfoTool to retrieve Jira instance server information.
Get Service Desk Request Type FieldsTool to retrieve JSM request type field metadata for filling out portal requests.
Get System AvatarsTool to retrieve all system avatars for a specific type (issuetype, project, user, or priority).
Get TransitionsRetrieves available workflow transitions for a Jira issue.
Get Universal Avatar Type OwnerTool to retrieve all avatars (system and custom) for a specific type and entity in Jira.
Get Universal Avatar View TypeTool to retrieve the default avatar image for a specific type (project, issuetype, or priority) from Jira.
Get Avatar ImageTool to retrieve a specific avatar image by type and ID from Jira.
Get Issue VotesFetches voting details for a Jira issue; requires voting to be enabled in Jira's general settings.
Get WorklogsRetrieves worklogs for a specified Jira issue.
List All ProjectsTool to list all projects accessible to the user.
List BoardsRetrieves paginated Jira boards with filtering and sorting options.
List Comments by IDsTool to retrieve multiple comments by their IDs in a single request.
List Jira FiltersTool to search and list Jira saved filters (saved searches) visible to the current user.
List Groups (Picker)Tool to search and list groups using Jira's picker endpoint.
List Issue CommentsRetrieves paginated comments from a Jira issue with optional ordering.
List Project TypesRetrieves all Jira project types available in the instance.
List SprintsRetrieves paginated sprints from a Jira board with optional state filtering.
Move Issues to SprintMoves one or more Jira issues to a specified active sprint.
Parse JQL QueriesParse and validate JQL queries, returning their abstract syntax tree structure along with any errors or warnings.
Remove User from GroupRemoves a user from a Jira group.
Remove User from Project RoleRemoves a user or group from a project role.
Remove Watcher from IssueRemoves a user from an issue's watcher list by account ID.
Search Approximate CountCount issues matching a JQL query using approximate count endpoint.
Search DashboardsTool to search for Jira dashboards with filtering, sorting, and pagination support.
Search Issues Using JQL (GET)Searches for Jira issues using JQL with pagination and field selection.
Search issuesAdvanced Jira issue search supporting structured filters and raw JQL.
Send Notification for IssueSends a customized email notification for a Jira issue.
Transition IssueTransitions a Jira issue to a different workflow state, with support for transition name lookup and user assignment by email.
Update CommentUpdates text content or visibility of an existing Jira comment.

Way Forward

With Jira connected, Hermes can now act on your behalf whenever it detects a relevant task or you ask it to.

From here, you can extend Hermes further:

  • Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Hermes can do for you.
  • Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Hermes can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft.
  • Let it learn your patterns: The more you use Hermes, the better it gets at anticipating how you'd handle recurring tasks. Give it feedback on drafts and decisions, and it will adapt.

If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the community or check out the Docs for deeper configuration options.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Jira MCP?

With a standalone Jira MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Jira tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Jira and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Hermes?

Yes, you can. Hermes fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Jira tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Jira while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Jira scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Jira data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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