Linear MCP Server

Integrate Linear project management with Claude for enhanced workflow automation.

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What is the Linear MCP Server?

Integrate Linear project management with Claude for enhanced workflow automation.

What you get

Intended to be more feature rich than existing Linear MCP servers and intended for holistic project management via Claude.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Linear MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "/Users/USERNAME/.nvm/versions/node/v22.13.0/bin/node",
      "args": [
        "--experimental-strip-types",
        "/absolute/path/to/repo/index.ts"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINEAR_API_KEY": "your_linear_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
LINEAR_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

The integration allows you to manage initiatives, projects, and issues through Claude, create and manage issue relationships, and prioritize issues using AI-powered suggestions.