Linear MCP Server

a (working!) MCP server for accessing Linear with multiple workspaces support

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What is the Linear MCP Server?

a (working!) MCP server for accessing Linear with multiple workspaces support

What it actually does

An MCP server for interacting with Linear's API. This server provides a set of tools for managing Linear issues, projects, and teams through Cline.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Linear MCP Server

{
     "mcpServers": {
       "linear": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-linear"],
         "env": {
           "LINEAR_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_linear_api_token_here"
         },
         "disabled": false,
         "autoApprove": []
       }
     }
   }

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
LINEAR_ACCESS_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
TOOL_PREFIXConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
LINEAR_CLIENT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
LINEAR_CLIENT_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Linear to Authentication.”
  • “Use Linear to Development.”

Frequently asked questions

The server supports Personal Access Token (PAT) authentication. OAuth flow with automatic token refresh is in development.