Prerequisites
Before configuring the MCP server, make sure that the following are available.
Jama Connect access
Active Jama Connect tenant Administrator access for configuration
Administrator access for configuration
Defined project permissions for users whose credentials will be used
Enabled REST API access
A Named Creator license and assigned REST API credentials for anyone using MCP
MCP-compatible desktop environment
You must provide:
Node.js version 22.13.1 or later
npm version 10.9.2 or later
Important
npm must be installed (in case it is not installed automatically with Node.js).
An MCP-compatible client (such as IDE integration or a custom tool) that is able to delegate authentication to mcp-remote: https://www.npmjs.com/package/mcp-remote
Your own LLM provider (if applicable)
Important
Jama Software doesn’t configure or manage your client-side LLM.
Your own model configuration
OAuth REST API credentials
OAuth REST API credentials must be generated for the user account that authenticates MCP calls. For more information, see Set REST API credentials.
The credentials determine:
Project access
Item-level permissions
Ability to create and edit entities
Ability to create relationships and baselines
All actions performed through MCP are executed under the identity of the credential owner.
Important
MCP doesn’t make REST API calls and doesn’t consume REST API bandwidth. MCP inherits only REST API authentication mechanisms.