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Linear

Manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles from AI context.

Setup: 5 minMedium complexityTop MCPs for Coding →

What it does

Provides access to Linear projects, issues, cycles, teams, and comments via the Linear API.

Why it matters

Developers using Linear spend time switching between AI tools and project management. This MCP removes that friction.

Best for

  • Bug-to-issue creation
  • Project status updates
  • Sprint planning
  • Issue triage
  • Development workflow tracking

Not ideal for

  • Non-Linear project management
  • Large enterprise Jira workflows

When to use it

When you want the AI to create issues from bugs found in code, update project status, or reference Linear tickets in your workflow.

When not to use it

When you use Jira, GitHub Issues, or other project management tools.

Key features

  • Issue CRUD operations
  • Project and cycle management
  • Team and member access
  • Label and priority management
  • Linear API integration

Frequently asked questions

Does it need a Linear API key?

Yes. Create a Linear API key from your account settings at linear.app/settings/api.

Can it create issues automatically?

Yes. An AI agent can detect a bug in code and immediately create a Linear issue from that context.

Install

Install Linear
$ npx @linear/mcp-server

Scores

Ease of setup
4/5
Flexibility
4/5
Popularity
4/5
Agent useful
4/5
Builder speed
4/5

Details

Pricing
free
Setup time
5 min
Complexity
Medium

Works with

ClaudeCursorAny MCP-compatible clientLinear workspaces
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  • GitHub →

    Full GitHub API access: repos, PRs, issues, and code search.

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