Is there a way to prevent Jira (and Confluence) admins from using the Atlassian MCP server?

[Matt Deimler]

There is a concern that a Jira user with elevated permissions, like a Jira admin, having access to and using the Atlassian MCP server, creates a risk. In short, we'd like a standard Jira user to be able to use the MCP server, but in some instances, block or prevent a user with elevated Jira permissions from using it. Is that possible?

[Marc - Devoteam]

Hi @Matt Deimler 

Welcome to the community.

Going over the documentation, I think not.

https://support.atlassian.com/rovo/docs/getting-started-with-the-atlassian-remote-mcp-server/ 

Within the article, there is a feedback suggestion option, provide your concern there.

But the same applies to the API and elevated user has more permissions than a normal user, this can't be denied to Jria admins as well.

In my opinion people with elevated rights should no the risks based on the elevated permissions they have.

And if it could be limited admins can't use the option, thant wold be strange, not?

[Matt Deimler]

Thank you for the reply.