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Linear MCP Server

Robust, production tested MCP Server for linear (API)

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What is the Linear MCP Server?

Robust, production tested MCP Server for linear (API)

What the server does

Model Context Protocol server implementation for Linear issue tracking and project management. This server is used to create, update, and manage issues, cycles, projects, and other Linear resources.

  • MCP-compliant server using official SDK
  • Seamless integration with Linear API
  • Type-safe implementation with TypeScript and Zod schemas
  • Comprehensive issue management and tracking
  • User, team, and project management
  • Cycle and workflow state handling

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
list_issue_commentsList comments for a specific issue
create_commentCreate a new comment on an issue
execute_pipelineExecute a pipeline of Linear operations

How to install the Linear MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/linear-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINEAR_API_KEY": "<YOUR_LINEAR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
LINEAR_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Linear to Inputs.”
  • “Use Linear to Returns.”
  • “Use Linear to list issue comments.”

Frequently asked questions

It acts as a bridge between MCP‑compatible AI assistants and the Linear project management API, allowing the assistant to perform operations like creating issues, listing teams, managing cycles, and executing pipelines.

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