MCP Server Linear
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MCP Server Linear

mcp-server-linear is an intermediate server that connects client applications with the Linear platform, providing a standardized MCP interface to access and manage Linear resources such as issues and projects. It supports two authentication methods, API Key and OAuth, includes full CRUD operations, advanced search functions, and can be integrated with multiple AI assistants.
2 points
6.6K

What is the Linear MCP Server?

The Linear MCP Server is an intermediate service that connects client applications (especially AI assistants) with the Linear project management platform. It provides a standardized interface to access and manipulate Linear resources, such as issues, projects, teams, etc.

How to use the Linear MCP Server?

You can use this service by configuring an API key or OAuth authentication, and then interact with it through an MCP-compatible client (such as the Cline extension for VS Code or the Cursor editor).

Use cases

Suitable for teams that need to integrate AI assistants into the Linear workflow, automate issue management, or build custom Linear integration tools.

Main features

Issue management
Full CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete) support for Linear issues, including updating labels, priorities, estimates, and statuses.
Comment management
Create, update, and delete comments on issues, and retrieve all comments for a specific issue.
Resource access
Retrieve resource information such as projects, issue labels, and issue statuses, supporting advanced filtering and search functions.
AI assistant integration
Seamlessly integrate with AI assistants (such as Anthropic Claude) through the MCP protocol, supporting functions such as automatic approval.
Advantages
The standardized interface simplifies interaction with the Linear API
Supports multiple authentication methods (API key and OAuth)
Seamless integration with AI assistants and development tools
Consistent error handling and response format
Limitations
Requires configuration of an API key or OAuth application
Some advanced Linear features may not be implemented yet
Requires basic command-line knowledge for initial setup

How to use

Get an API key or configure OAuth
Create an API key or register an OAuth application in the Linear settings
Set environment variables
Configure the API key or OAuth client ID and secret
Start the server
Run the server using npx
Configure the client
Add the server configuration in an MCP client such as Cline or Cursor

Usage examples

Create an issue through an AI assistant
The AI assistant can understand user requests and automatically create Linear issues
Bulk update issue statuses
Move all issues marked as 'bug' and in the 'In progress' state to 'Completed'
Get an overview of project progress
Query all issues and status distributions for a specific project

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get a Linear API key?
Which MCP clients are supported?
How to debug server issues?
Is custom field support available?

Related resources

Linear official API documentation
Official documentation and reference for the Linear API
MCP protocol specification
Official specification for the Model Context Protocol
GitHub repository
Project source code and issue tracking
Cline extension
MCP client extension for VS Code

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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