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Name

jira:search - Search for Jira tickets using JQL or text

Synopsis

/search [arguments]

Description

Search for Jira tickets using JQL or text

Implementation

Search for Jira tickets using either JQL (Jira Query Language) or simple text search.

Usage:

• /search authentication bug (simple text search)
• /search project = PROJ AND status = "In Progress" (JQL query)

Use the Atlassian MCP tool atlassian_search_issues.

Logic:

1. If the query contains JQL operators (=, AND, OR, IN, etc.), use it as JQL directly
2. Otherwise, construct a JQL query that searches across:
   • summary ~ "query"
   • description ~ "query"
   • comment ~ "query"

Display results in table format:

Limit to 20 results. If more exist, show: "Showing 20 of X results. Refine your search for more specific results."

Provide helpful JQL tips if search returns no results.