AI Agent for Linear MCP
Seamlessly integrate and automate your Linear workflows using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Linear. Effortlessly create, update, search, and manage Linear issues, add comments, and retrieve team information with robust rate-limited API support—all from your AI assistant or automation platform.
Full Issue Lifecycle Automation
Automate the management of Linear issues from creation to closure. Instantly create new issues with custom details, update status or priority, and search for issues using flexible filters. Save time, reduce manual errors, and boost productivity across your entire team.
- Create Issues Instantly.
- Quickly generate new Linear issues with defined titles, teams, priorities, and more.
- Update Existing Issues.
- Easily modify issue properties like status, description, and priority in seconds.
- Advanced Issue Search.
- Find relevant issues fast with powerful query and filter options.
- Assign & Track.
- Retrieve and track issues assigned to specific users to keep your team aligned.
Flexible API & AI Assistant Ready
Integrate Linear MCP seamlessly with your favorite AI assistants and automation tools. The protocol is optimized for tools like Cline (VSCode), making setup, configuration, and tool approval effortless—empowering smarter development workflows.
- AI Assistant Support.
- Configure Linear MCP with AI tools like Cline for streamlined, automated workflows.
- Simple Setup & Auto-Approval.
- Automate installation and tool approval with flexible flags for read/write access and tool-specific permissions.
- Secure API Key Management.
- Supports secure key management and rate-limited requests to comply with Linear’s best practices.
Collaborative Team Management
Empower your teams with real-time access to team info and streamlined communication. Add comments to issues, retrieve team details, and keep everyone informed—enhancing collaboration and transparency across your projects.
- Add Comments Effortlessly.
- Directly comment on issues to keep discussions organized and visible.
- Retrieve Team Information.
- Access up-to-date team details and structure for better project management.
- Real-Time Sync.
- Keep your team and project data in sync with live updates and reliable API connections.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Linear MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Linear MCP integration:
- linear_create_issue
Create a new Linear issue with details like title, team, description, priority, status, and labels.
- linear_update_issue
Update the properties of an existing Linear issue, including title, description, priority, or status.
- linear_search_issues
Search for Linear issues using text queries and filters such as team, status, assignee, labels, priority, and more.
- linear_get_user_issues
Retrieve all issues assigned to a specific user or the authenticated user, with optional filters.
- linear_get_issue
Get detailed information about a single Linear issue using its unique ID.
- linear_add_comment
Add a comment to an existing Linear issue, optionally specifying display name and avatar.
- linear_get_teams
Retrieve a list of Linear teams, with optional filtering by team name.
Streamline Your Linear Workflow with Linear MCP Server
Easily integrate and automate your Linear issue management using the Model Context Protocol. Connect with AI assistants, manage issues, and boost productivity—securely and efficiently.
What is Linear
Linear is a modern project management platform designed for high-performance teams to plan, track, and build products. It streamlines product development workflows by offering powerful issue tracking, project planning, and roadmap management. Linear emphasizes speed, an intuitive interface, and collaboration, making it easier for teams to organize work, prioritize tasks, and deliver software efficiently. With integrations, automation, and real-time updates, Linear enables organizations to maintain visibility, reduce manual work, and focus on delivering value to their customers.
Capabilities
What we can do with Linear
Linear provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing the entire product development lifecycle. Users can create and track issues, plan and execute projects, manage product roadmaps, and automate repetitive workflows. The platform supports deep integrations with popular tools, allowing seamless syncing of data and notifications, and offers advanced search and reporting features for actionable insights.
- Issue Tracking
- Create, assign, and track issues with customizable workflows.
- Project Management
- Plan sprints, epics, and manage team workload in real time.
- Roadmap Visualization
- Build and share product roadmaps to align teams and stakeholders.
- Integrations
- Connect with GitHub, Slack, and other services to automate and sync work.
- Reporting & Insights
- Generate reports and analytics to monitor progress and identify bottlenecks.
How AI agents benefit from Linear
AI agents can leverage Linear’s robust API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to automate the management of issues, analyze project data, and provide intelligent recommendations for prioritization and resource allocation. By integrating with Linear, AI agents can streamline repetitive tasks, enhance decision-making, and optimize development workflows for teams.