Convert project to installable Python package

- Create jira_mcp package directory with server.py, __init__.py, and __main__.py
- Add modern pyproject.toml with pip install from git support
- Add entry points: 'jira-mcp' CLI command and 'python -m jira_mcp' module runner
- Create MANIFEST.in for distribution includes
- Update .gitignore for build artifacts (dist, build, *.egg-info)
- Update README with new installation instructions and simplified configs
- Package now installable via: pip install git+https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira.git

.gitignore

 venv
 __pycache__
+*.egg-info/
+dist/
+build/
+*.whl
+*.tar.gz
+.eggs/
+*.egg
+.pytest_cache/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
\ No newline at end of file

MANIFEST.in

+include README.md
+include CHANGELOG.md
+include LICENSE
+recursive-exclude * __pycache__
+recursive-exclude * *.py[co]
+recursive-exclude * .DS_Store
+exclude test_*.py

README.md

@@ -33,67 +33,110 @@ This repository contains a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects you
 ## [CONFIG] How to Setup
 
 ### Prerequisites
-Make sure you have Python installed on your system.
+Make sure you have Python 3.9+ installed on your system.
 
-### Installation
+### Installation (Recommended)
+
+Install the Jira MCP server directly from the Git repository as a Python package:
+
+```bash
+pip install git+https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira.git
+```
+
+This will:
+- Install the `jira-mcp` package with all dependencies
+- Create a `jira-mcp` command-line entry point
+- Enable `python -m jira_mcp` execution
+
+### Manual Installation (Alternative)
+
+If you prefer to clone and run locally:
 
 #### Mac / Linux
-1. Clone this repository or download the source code:
+1. Clone this repository:
    ```bash
-   git clone <REPOSITORY_URL>
-   cd <REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY>
+   git clone https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira.git
+   cd mcp-server-jira
    ```
-2. Set up a virtual environment and install dependencies:
+2. Set up a virtual environment and install:
    ```bash
    python3 -m venv venv
    source venv/bin/activate
-   pip install mcp jira
+   pip install -e .
    ```
 
 #### Windows
-1. Clone this repository or download the source code:
+1. Clone this repository:
    ```cmd
-   git clone <REPOSITORY_URL>
-   cd <REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY>
+   git clone https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira.git
+   cd mcp-server-jira
    ```
-2. Set up a virtual environment and install dependencies:
+2. Set up a virtual environment and install:
    ```cmd
    python -m venv venv
    venv\Scripts\activate
-   pip install mcp jira
+   pip install -e .
    ```
 
-### 1. Claude Desktop Configuration
-Edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` file to include the server. Replace the placeholder paths with your actual absolute paths, and fill in your Jira credentials.
+---
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Environment Variables
+Before running the MCP server, set these environment variables:
+
+```bash
+export JIRA_SERVER="https://your-jira-domain.com"
+export JIRA_USERNAME="your_email_or_username"
+export JIRA_PASSWORD="your_api_token_or_password"
+export JIRA_DEFAULT_PROJECT="PROJ"           # Optional
+export JIRA_QA_TESTER="tester_username"       # Optional
+```
+
+Example for Dohatec Jira:
+```bash
+export JIRA_SERVER="http://103.41.111.60:8085"
+export JIRA_USERNAME="shahidul"
+export JIRA_PASSWORD="your-password-or-token"
+export JIRA_DEFAULT_PROJECT="PCM"
+export JIRA_QA_TESTER="Samia Islam"
+```
+
+### Using with Claude Desktop
+
+Edit your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
 
 * **Mac:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
 * **Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
 
+**After installing via pip**, use this simple configuration:
+
 ```json
 {
   "mcpServers": {
     "jira-mcp": {
-      "command": "<ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PYTHON_EXECUTABLE_IN_VENV>",
-      "args": ["<ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_YOUR_REPOSITORY>/jira_mcp_server.py"],
+      "command": "jira-mcp",
       "env": {
-        "JIRA_SERVER": "https://your-jira-domain.com",
-        "JIRA_USERNAME": "your_email_or_username",
-        "JIRA_PASSWORD": "your_api_token_or_password",
-        "JIRA_DEFAULT_PROJECT": "PROJ",
-        "JIRA_QA_TESTER": "tester_username"
+        "JIRA_SERVER": "http://103.41.111.60:8085",
+        "JIRA_USERNAME": "shahidul",
+        "JIRA_PASSWORD": "your-password",
+        "JIRA_DEFAULT_PROJECT": "PCM",
+        "JIRA_QA_TESTER": "Samia Islam"
       }
     }
   }
 }
 ```
-Example for mac:
 
+Alternatively, if you need Python path or used manual installation:
+
+**Mac Example:**
 ```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
     "dohatec-jira": {
       "command": "/Users/mdshahidulislam/Documents/resource/jiramcp/venv/bin/python3",
-      "args": [
-        "/Users/mdshahidulislam/Documents/resource/jiramcp/jira_mcp_server.py"
-      ],
+      "args": ["-m", "jira_mcp"],
       "env": {
         "JIRA_SERVER": "http://103.41.111.60:8085",
         "JIRA_USERNAME": "shahidul",
@@ -102,16 +145,17 @@ Example for mac:
         "JIRA_QA_TESTER": "Samia Islam"
       }
     }
+  }
+}
 ```
 
-Example for windows:
-
+**Windows Example:**
 ```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
     "dohatec-jira": {
       "command": "C:\\Users\\mdshahidulislam\\Documents\\resource\\jiramcp\\venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
-      "args": [
-        "C:\\Users\\mdshahidulislam\\Documents\\resource\\jiramcp\\jira_mcp_server.py"
-      ],
+      "args": ["-m", "jira_mcp"],
       "env": {
         "JIRA_SERVER": "http://103.41.111.60:8085",
         "JIRA_USERNAME": "shahidul",
@@ -120,20 +164,37 @@ Example for windows:
         "JIRA_QA_TESTER": "Samia Islam"
       }
     }
+  }
+}
 ```
 
+### Using with Cursor
 
-*(Note: You can remove `JIRA_DEFAULT_PROJECT` or `JIRA_QA_TESTER` if you don't need them).*
-
-### 2. Cursor Configuration
-1. Open Cursor Settings -> Features -> **MCP Servers**
+1. Open Cursor Settings → Features → **MCP Servers**
 2. Click **+ Add New MCP Server**
 3. **Name:** `Jira Server`
 4. **Type:** `command`
-5. **Command:** `<ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PYTHON_EXECUTABLE_IN_VENV> <ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_YOUR_REPOSITORY>/jira_mcp_server.py`
-6. Click Save and make sure it has the green status circle indicating it's connected.
+5. **Command:** `jira-mcp` (if installed via pip) or `python -m jira_mcp` (if using manual installation)
+6. Set environment variables in your shell before launching Cursor:
+   ```bash
+   export JIRA_SERVER="http://103.41.111.60:8085"
+   export JIRA_USERNAME="your-username"
+   export JIRA_PASSWORD="your-password"
+   ```
+
+---
 
-*(Note: In Cursor, environment variables are typically inherited from your shell. If you find Cursor isn't passing environment variables correctly, you can also inject them by prefixing the command with `env JIRA_SERVER=... JIRA_USERNAME=... JIRA_PASSWORD=... <command>` on Mac/Linux, or fallback to setting them safely if you know how).*
+## Running the Server
+
+### Using the Command Entry Point
+```bash
+jira-mcp
+```
+
+### Using Python Module Runner
+```bash
+python -m jira_mcp
+```
 
 ---
 

jira_mcp/__init__.py

+"""
+Dohatec Jira MCP Server
+
+A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants to a 
+self-hosted Dohatec Jira instance.
+"""
+
+__version__ = "1.0.0"
+__author__ = "Md Shahidul Islam"
+__description__ = "Jira MCP Server for Dohatec"
+
+__all__ = ["__version__", "__author__", "__description__"]

jira_mcp/__main__.py

+"""
+Entry point for running the Jira MCP server as a module.
+
+Enables execution with: python -m jira_mcp
+"""
+
+from jira_mcp.server import main
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

pyproject.toml

+[build-system]
+requires = ["setuptools>=65.0", "wheel"]
+build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
+
+[project]
+name = "jira-mcp"
+version = "1.0.0"
+description = "A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants to a self-hosted Dohatec Jira instance"
+readme = "README.md"
+license = {text = "MIT"}
+authors = [
+    {name = "Md Shahidul Islam", email = "shahidul@dohatec.com.bd"}
+]
+keywords = ["jira", "mcp", "model-context-protocol", "ai", "dohatec"]
+classifiers = [
+    "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
+    "Intended Audience :: Developers",
+    "License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License",
+    "Operating System :: OS Independent",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12",
+    "Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules",
+    "Topic :: Internet",
+]
+requires-python = ">=3.9"
+dependencies = [
+    "mcp>=0.1.0",
+    "jira>=3.0.0",
+]
+
+[project.urls]
+Repository = "https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira.git"
+Documentation = "https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira"
+Issues = "https://repo.dohatec.com.bd/ai-solutions/mcp-server-jira/-/issues"
+
+[project.scripts]
+jira-mcp = "jira_mcp.server:main"
+
+[tool.setuptools]
+packages = ["jira_mcp"]
+
+[tool.setuptools.package-data]
+jira_mcp = []