cline/linear-mcpMCPMCP Server

linear-mcp

a private MCP server for accessing Linear

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A private MCP server that lets developers query and manage Linear issues, projects, and teams via a local AI assistant.

Use this when

You need to check Linear issues without leaving your terminal
Your AI assistant needs real-time Linear data
You want to automate Linear workflows locally
You’re debugging issues and need quick Linear context
You prefer private MCP servers over cloud-based Linear integrations

Don't use when

You need a public Linear API for external integrations
You’re using Linear in a team with strict cloud-only policies
You want a no-code Linear automation tool

Capabilities

Query Linear issues by ID, label, or project
List and filter projects, teams, and cycles
Create and update issues directly from your AI assistant
Fetch issue comments and attachments
Sync Linear data locally for offline access
Support for private Linear instances via local MCP server

InstallMCPRun via npx (Node)

Universal installANY TOOL

$ npx skillcity@latest cline/linear-mcp

Auto-detects the skill or MCP server in this repo and installs it for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, Anti-Gravity, OpenClaw and Hermes.

Requires Node.js 18+ (ships with npx).

Or install manually

npx -y linear-mcp

MCP Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "linear-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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