# How to integrate Jira MCP with LlamaIndex

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Jira MCP with LlamaIndex",
  "toolkit": "Jira",
  "toolkit_slug": "jira",
  "framework": "LlamaIndex",
  "framework_slug": "llama-index",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/llama-index",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/llama-index.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:17:11.418Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Jira to LlamaIndex using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Jira agent that can create a new bug in project alpha, assign issue jira-102 to sarah lee, add comment to ticket jira-207 with update through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your LlamaIndex agent real control over a Jira account through Composio's Jira MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Jira with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/mastra-ai)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Set your OpenAI and Composio API keys
- Install LlamaIndex and Composio packages
- Create a Composio Tool Router session for Jira
- Connect LlamaIndex to the Jira MCP server
- Build a Jira-powered agent using LlamaIndex
- Interact with Jira through natural language

## What is LlamaIndex?

LlamaIndex is a data framework for building LLM applications. It provides tools for connecting LLMs to external data sources and services through agents and tools.
Key features include:
- ReAct Agent: Reasoning and acting pattern for tool-using agents
- MCP Tools: Native support for Model Context Protocol
- Context Management: Maintain conversation context across interactions
- Async Support: Built for async/await patterns

## 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

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `JIRA_ADD_ATTACHMENT` | Add Attachment | Uploads and attaches a file to a jira issue. |
| `JIRA_ADD_COMMENT` | Add Comment | Adds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing jira issue. |
| `JIRA_ADD_WATCHER_TO_ISSUE` | Add Watcher to Issue | Adds a user to an issue's watcher list by account id. |
| `JIRA_ASSIGN_ISSUE` | Assign Issue | Assigns a jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup. |
| `JIRA_BULK_CREATE_ISSUE` | Bulk Create Issues | Creates multiple jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling. |
| `JIRA_CREATE_ISSUE` | Create Issue | Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project. |
| `JIRA_CREATE_ISSUE_LINK` | Link Issues | Links two jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment. |
| `JIRA_CREATE_PROJECT` | Create Project | Creates a new jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration. |
| `JIRA_CREATE_SPRINT` | Create Sprint | Creates a new sprint on a jira board with optional start/end dates and goal. |
| `JIRA_CREATE_VERSION` | Create Version | Creates a new version for releases or milestones in a jira project. |
| `JIRA_DELETE_COMMENT` | Delete Comment | Deletes 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. |
| `JIRA_DELETE_ISSUE` | Delete Issue | Deletes a jira issue by its id or key. |
| `JIRA_DELETE_VERSION` | Delete Version | Deletes a jira version and optionally reassigns its issues. |
| `JIRA_DELETE_WORKLOG` | Delete Worklog | Deletes a worklog from a jira issue with estimate adjustment options. |
| `JIRA_EDIT_ISSUE` | Edit Issue | Updates an existing jira issue with field values and operations. supports direct field parameters (summary, description, assignee, priority, etc.) that are merged with the fields parameter. direct parameters take precedence. |
| `JIRA_FIND_USERS` | Find Users | Searches for jira users by email, display name, or username to find account ids; essential for assigning issues, adding watchers, and other user-related operations. |
| `JIRA_GET_ALL_ISSUE_TYPE_SCHEMES` | Get All Issue Type Schemes | Retrieves all jira issue type schemes with optional filtering and pagination. |
| `JIRA_GET_ALL_PROJECTS` | Get all projects | Retrieves all visible projects using the modern paginated jira api with server-side filtering and pagination support. |
| `JIRA_GET_ALL_STATUSES` | Get Issue Statuses | Retrieves all available issue statuses from jira with details. |
| `JIRA_GET_ALL_USERS` | Get All Users | Retrieves all users from the jira instance including active, inactive, and other user states with pagination support. |
| `JIRA_GET_COMMENT` | Get Comment | Retrieves a specific comment by id from a jira issue with optional expansions. |
| `JIRA_GET_CURRENT_USER` | Get Current User | Retrieves detailed information about the currently authenticated jira user. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE` | Get Issue | Retrieves a jira issue by id or key with customizable fields and expansions. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_LINK_TYPES` | Get Issue Link Types | Retrieves all configured issue link types from jira. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_PROPERTY` | Get Issue Property | Retrieves a custom property from a jira issue by key. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_RESOLUTIONS` | Get Issue Resolutions | Retrieves all available issue resolution types from jira. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_TYPES` | Get issue types | Retrieves 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. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_TYPE_SCHEME` | Get Issue Type Scheme | Gets a jira issue type scheme by id with all associated issue types. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_WATCHERS` | Get Issue Watchers | Retrieves users watching a jira issue for update notifications. |
| `JIRA_GET_ISSUE_WORKLOGS` | Get Issue Worklogs | Retrieves worklogs for a jira issue with user permission checks. |
| `JIRA_GET_PROJECT_VERSIONS` | Get Project Versions | Retrieves all versions for a jira project with optional expansion. |
| `JIRA_GET_REMOTE_ISSUE_LINKS` | Get Issue Remote Links | Retrieves links from a jira issue to external resources. |
| `JIRA_GET_TRANSITIONS` | Get Transitions | Retrieves available workflow transitions for a jira issue. |
| `JIRA_GET_VOTES` | Get Issue Votes | Fetches voting details for a jira issue; requires voting to be enabled in jira's general settings. |
| `JIRA_GET_WORKLOG` | Get Worklogs | Retrieves worklogs for a specified jira issue. |
| `JIRA_LIST_BOARDS` | List Boards | Retrieves paginated jira boards with filtering and sorting options. |
| `JIRA_LIST_ISSUE_COMMENTS` | List Issue Comments | Retrieves paginated comments from a jira issue with optional ordering. |
| `JIRA_LIST_SPRINTS` | List Sprints | Retrieves paginated sprints from a jira board with optional state filtering. |
| `JIRA_MOVE_ISSUE_TO_SPRINT` | Move Issues to Sprint | Moves one or more jira issues to a specified active sprint. |
| `JIRA_REMOVE_WATCHER_FROM_ISSUE` | Remove Watcher from Issue | Removes a user from an issue's watcher list by account id. |
| `JIRA_SEARCH_FOR_ISSUES_USING_JQL_GET` | Search Issues Using JQL (GET) | Searches for jira issues using jql with pagination and field selection. |
| `JIRA_SEARCH_FOR_ISSUES_USING_JQL_POST` | Search Issues Using JQL (POST) | Searches for jira issues using jql via post request for complex queries; ideal for lengthy jql queries that might exceed url character limits |
| `JIRA_SEARCH_ISSUES` | Search issues | Advanced jira issue search supporting structured filters and raw jql. |
| `JIRA_SEND_NOTIFICATION_FOR_ISSUE` | Send Notification for Issue | Sends a customized email notification for a jira issue. |
| `JIRA_TRANSITION_ISSUE` | Transition Issue | Transitions a jira issue to a different workflow state, with support for transition name lookup and user assignment by email. |
| `JIRA_UPDATE_COMMENT` | Update Comment | Updates text content or visibility of an existing jira comment. |

## Supported Triggers

| Trigger slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `JIRA_NEW_ISSUE_TRIGGER` | New Issue | Triggered when a new issue is created in Jira |
| `JIRA_NEW_PROJECT_TRIGGER` | New Project | Triggered when a new project is added in Jira |
| `JIRA_UPDATED_ISSUE_TRIGGER` | Updated Issue | Triggered when an issue is updated in Jira |

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Jira MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Jira. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Jira operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Python 3.8/Node 16 or higher installed
- A Composio account with the API key
- An OpenAI API key
- A Jira account and project
- Basic familiarity with async Python/Typescript

### 1. Getting API Keys for OpenAI, Composio, and Jira

No description provided.

### 2. Installing dependencies

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-llamaindex llama-index llama-index-llms-openai llama-index-tools-mcp python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/llamaindex @llamaindex/openai @llamaindex/tools @llamaindex/workflow dotenv
```

### 3. Set environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root:
These credentials will be used to:
- Authenticate with OpenAI's GPT-5 model
- Connect to Composio's Tool Router
- Identify your Composio user session for Jira access
```bash
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your-composio-api-key
COMPOSIO_USER_ID=your-user-id
```

### 4. Import modules

No description provided.
```python
import asyncio
import os
import dotenv

from composio import Composio
from composio_llamaindex import LlamaIndexProvider
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import ReActAgent
from llama_index.core.workflow import Context
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec

dotenv.load_dotenv()
```

```typescript
import "dotenv/config";
import readline from "node:readline/promises";
import { stdin as input, stdout as output } from "node:process";

import { Composio } from "@composio/core";

import { mcp } from "@llamaindex/tools";
import { agent as createAgent } from "@llamaindex/workflow";
import { openai } from "@llamaindex/openai";

dotenv.config();
```

### 5. Load environment variables and initialize Composio

No description provided.
```python
OPENAI_API_KEY = os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not OPENAI_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set in the environment")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment")
```

```typescript
const OPENAI_API_KEY = process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY;
const COMPOSIO_API_KEY = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const COMPOSIO_USER_ID = process.env.COMPOSIO_USER_ID;

if (!OPENAI_API_KEY) throw new Error("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set");
if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set");
if (!COMPOSIO_USER_ID) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set");
```

### 6. Create a Tool Router session and build the agent function

What's happening here:
- We create a Composio client using your API key and configure it with the LlamaIndex provider
- We then create a tool router MCP session for your user, specifying the toolkits we want to use (in this case, jira)
- The session returns an MCP HTTP endpoint URL that acts as a gateway to all your configured tools
- LlamaIndex will connect to this endpoint to dynamically discover and use the available Jira tools.
- The MCP tools are mapped to LlamaIndex-compatible tools and plug them into the Agent.
```python
async def build_agent() -> ReActAgent:
    composio_client = Composio(
        api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY,
        provider=LlamaIndexProvider(),
    )

    session = composio_client.create(
        user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
        toolkits=["jira"],
    )

    mcp_url = session.mcp.url
    print(f"Composio MCP URL: {mcp_url}")

    mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(mcp_url, headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY})
    mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
    tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

    llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-5")

    description = "An agent that uses Composio Tool Router MCP tools to perform Jira actions."
    system_prompt = """
    You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio Tool Router.
    Use the available tools to answer user queries and perform Jira actions.
    """
    return ReActAgent(tools=tools, llm=llm, description=description, system_prompt=system_prompt, verbose=True)
```

```typescript
async function buildAgent() {

  console.log(`Initializing Composio client...${COMPOSIO_USER_ID!}...`);
  console.log(`COMPOSIO_USER_ID: ${COMPOSIO_USER_ID!}...`);

  const composio = new Composio({
    apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY,
    provider: new LlamaindexProvider(),
  });

  const session = await composio.create(
    COMPOSIO_USER_ID!,
    {
      toolkits: ["jira"],
    },
  );

  const mcpUrl = session.mcp.url;
  console.log(`Composio Tool Router MCP URL: ${mcpUrl}`);

  const server = mcp({
    url: mcpUrl,
    clientName: "composio_tool_router_with_llamaindex",
    requestInit: {
      headers: {
        "x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY!,
      },
    },
    // verbose: true,
  });

  const tools = await server.tools();

  const llm = openai({ apiKey: OPENAI_API_KEY, model: "gpt-5" });

  const agent = createAgent({
    name: "composio_tool_router_with_llamaindex",
        description : "An agent that uses Composio Tool Router MCP tools to perform actions.",
    systemPrompt:
      "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio Tool Router."+
"Use the available tools to answer user queries and perform Jira actions." ,
    llm,
    tools,
  });

  return agent;
}
```

### 7. Create an interactive chat loop

No description provided.
```python
async def chat_loop(agent: ReActAgent) -> None:
    ctx = Context(agent)
    print("Type 'quit', 'exit', or Ctrl+C to stop.")

    while True:
        try:
            user_input = input("\nYou: ").strip()
        except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
            print("\nBye!")
            break

        if not user_input or user_input.lower() in {"quit", "exit"}:
            print("Bye!")
            break

        try:
            print("Agent: ", end="", flush=True)
            handler = agent.run(user_input, ctx=ctx)

            async for event in handler.stream_events():
                # Stream token-by-token from LLM responses
                if hasattr(event, "delta") and event.delta:
                    print(event.delta, end="", flush=True)
                # Show tool calls as they happen
                elif hasattr(event, "tool_name"):
                    print(f"\n[Using tool: {event.tool_name}]", flush=True)

            # Get final response
            response = await handler
            print()  # Newline after streaming
        except KeyboardInterrupt:
            print("\n[Interrupted]")
            continue
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"\nError: {e}")
```

```typescript
async function chatLoop(agent: ReturnType<typeof createAgent>) {
  const rl = readline.createInterface({ input, output });

  console.log("Type 'quit' or 'exit' to stop.");

  while (true) {
    let userInput: string;

    try {
      userInput = (await rl.question("\nYou: ")).trim();
    } catch {
      console.log("\nAgent: Bye!");
      break;
    }

    if (!userInput) {
      continue;
    }

    const lower = userInput.toLowerCase();
    if (lower === "quit" || lower === "exit") {
      console.log("Agent: Bye!");
      break;
    }

    try {
      process.stdout.write("Agent: ");

      const stream = agent.runStream(userInput);
      let finalResult: any = null;

      for await (const event of stream) {
        // The event.data contains the streamed content
        const data: any = event.data;

        // Check for streaming delta content
        if (data?.delta) {
          process.stdout.write(data.delta);
        }

        // Store final result for fallback
        if (data?.result || data?.message) {
          finalResult = data;
        }
      }

      // If no streaming happened, show the final result
      if (finalResult) {
        const answer =
          finalResult.result ??
          finalResult.message?.content ??
          finalResult.message ??
          "";
        if (answer && typeof answer === "string" && !answer.includes("[object")) {
          process.stdout.write(answer);
        }
      }

      console.log(); // New line after streaming completes
    } catch (err: any) {
      console.error("\nAgent error:", err?.message ?? err);
    }
  }

  rl.close();
}
```

### 8. Define the main entry point

What's happening here:
- We're orchestrating the entire application flow
- The agent gets built with proper error handling
- Then we kick off the interactive chat loop so you can start talking to Jira
```python
async def main() -> None:
    agent = await build_agent()
    await chat_loop(agent)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Handle Ctrl+C gracefully
    signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, lambda s, f: (print("\nBye!"), exit(0)))
    try:
        asyncio.run(main())
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\nBye!")
```

```typescript
async function main() {
  try {
    const agent = await buildAgent();
    await chatLoop(agent);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error("Failed to start agent:", err);
    process.exit(1);
  }
}

main();
```

### 9. Run the agent

When prompted, authenticate and authorise your agent with Jira, then start asking questions.
```bash
python llamaindex_agent.py
```

```typescript
npx ts-node llamaindex-agent.ts
```

## Complete Code

```python
import asyncio
import os
import signal
import dotenv

from composio import Composio
from composio_llamaindex import LlamaIndexProvider
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import ReActAgent
from llama_index.core.workflow import Context
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec

dotenv.load_dotenv()

OPENAI_API_KEY = os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not OPENAI_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set")

async def build_agent() -> ReActAgent:
    composio_client = Composio(
        api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY,
        provider=LlamaIndexProvider(),
    )

    session = composio_client.create(
        user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
        toolkits=["jira"],
    )

    mcp_url = session.mcp.url
    print(f"Composio MCP URL: {mcp_url}")

    mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(mcp_url, headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY})
    mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
    tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

    llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-5")
    description = "An agent that uses Composio Tool Router MCP tools to perform Jira actions."
    system_prompt = """
    You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio Tool Router.
    Use the available tools to answer user queries and perform Jira actions.
    """
    return ReActAgent(
        tools=tools,
        llm=llm,
        description=description,
        system_prompt=system_prompt,
        verbose=True,
    );

async def chat_loop(agent: ReActAgent) -> None:
    ctx = Context(agent)
    print("Type 'quit', 'exit', or Ctrl+C to stop.")

    while True:
        try:
            user_input = input("\nYou: ").strip()
        except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
            print("\nBye!")
            break

        if not user_input or user_input.lower() in {"quit", "exit"}:
            print("Bye!")
            break

        try:
            print("Agent: ", end="", flush=True)
            handler = agent.run(user_input, ctx=ctx)

            async for event in handler.stream_events():
                # Stream token-by-token from LLM responses
                if hasattr(event, "delta") and event.delta:
                    print(event.delta, end="", flush=True)
                # Show tool calls as they happen
                elif hasattr(event, "tool_name"):
                    print(f"\n[Using tool: {event.tool_name}]", flush=True)

            # Get final response
            response = await handler
            print()  # Newline after streaming
        except KeyboardInterrupt:
            print("\n[Interrupted]")
            continue
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"\nError: {e}")

async def main() -> None:
    agent = await build_agent()
    await chat_loop(agent)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Handle Ctrl+C gracefully
    signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, lambda s, f: (print("\nBye!"), exit(0)))
    try:
        asyncio.run(main())
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\nBye!")
```

```typescript
import "dotenv/config";
import readline from "node:readline/promises";
import { stdin as input, stdout as output } from "node:process";

import { Composio } from "@composio/core";
import { LlamaindexProvider } from "@composio/llamaindex";

import { mcp } from "@llamaindex/tools";
import { agent as createAgent } from "@llamaindex/workflow";
import { openai } from "@llamaindex/openai";

dotenv.config();

const OPENAI_API_KEY = process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY;
const COMPOSIO_API_KEY = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const COMPOSIO_USER_ID = process.env.COMPOSIO_USER_ID;

if (!OPENAI_API_KEY) {
    throw new Error("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set in the environment");
  }
if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY) {
    throw new Error("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment");
  }
if (!COMPOSIO_USER_ID) {
    throw new Error("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment");
  }

async function buildAgent() {

  console.log(`Initializing Composio client...${COMPOSIO_USER_ID!}...`);
  console.log(`COMPOSIO_USER_ID: ${COMPOSIO_USER_ID!}...`);

  const composio = new Composio({
    apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY,
    provider: new LlamaindexProvider(),
  });

  const session = await composio.create(
    COMPOSIO_USER_ID!,
    {
      toolkits: ["jira"],
    },
  );

  const mcpUrl = session.mcp.url;
  console.log(`Composio Tool Router MCP URL: ${mcpUrl}`);

  const server = mcp({
    url: mcpUrl,
    clientName: "composio_tool_router_with_llamaindex",
    requestInit: {
      headers: {
        "x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY!,
      },
    },
    // verbose: true,
  });

  const tools = await server.tools();

  const llm = openai({ apiKey: OPENAI_API_KEY, model: "gpt-5" });

  const agent = createAgent({
    name: "composio_tool_router_with_llamaindex",
    description:
      "An agent that uses Composio Tool Router MCP tools to perform actions.",
    systemPrompt:
      "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio Tool Router."+
"Use the available tools to answer user queries and perform Jira actions." ,
    llm,
    tools,
  });

  return agent;
}

async function chatLoop(agent: ReturnType<typeof createAgent>) {
  const rl = readline.createInterface({ input, output });

  console.log("Type 'quit' or 'exit' to stop.");

  while (true) {
    let userInput: string;

    try {
      userInput = (await rl.question("\nYou: ")).trim();
    } catch {
      console.log("\nAgent: Bye!");
      break;
    }

    if (!userInput) {
      continue;
    }

    const lower = userInput.toLowerCase();
    if (lower === "quit" || lower === "exit") {
      console.log("Agent: Bye!");
      break;
    }

    try {
      process.stdout.write("Agent: ");

      const stream = agent.runStream(userInput);
      let finalResult: any = null;

      for await (const event of stream) {
        // The event.data contains the streamed content
        const data: any = event.data;

        // Check for streaming delta content
        if (data?.delta) {
          process.stdout.write(data.delta);
        }

        // Store final result for fallback
        if (data?.result || data?.message) {
          finalResult = data;
        }
      }

      // If no streaming happened, show the final result
      if (finalResult) {
        const answer =
          finalResult.result ??
          finalResult.message?.content ??
          finalResult.message ??
          "";
        if (answer && typeof answer === "string" && !answer.includes("[object")) {
          process.stdout.write(answer);
        }
      }

      console.log(); // New line after streaming completes
    } catch (err: any) {
      console.error("\nAgent error:", err?.message ?? err);
    }
  }

  rl.close();
}

async function main() {
  try {
    const agent = await buildAgent();
    await chatLoop(agent);
  } catch (err: any) {
    console.error("Failed to start agent:", err?.message ?? err);
    process.exit(1);
  }
}

main();
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully connected Jira to LlamaIndex through Composio's Tool Router MCP layer.
Key takeaways:
- Tool Router dynamically exposes Jira tools through an MCP endpoint
- LlamaIndex's ReActAgent handles reasoning and orchestration; Composio handles integrations
- The agent becomes more capable without increasing prompt size
- Async Python provides clean, efficient execution of agent workflows
You can easily extend this to other toolkits like Gmail, Notion, Stripe, GitHub, and more by adding them to the toolkits parameter.

## How to build Jira MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/mastra-ai)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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 LlamaIndex?

Yes, you can. LlamaIndex 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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