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Linear MCP Server

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This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Linear API. It provides integration with Linear's issue tracking system through MCP, allowing LLMs to interact with Linear issues.

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What is Linear MCP Server?

The Linear MCP Server is a bridge between Large Language Models (LLMs) and the Linear issue tracking system, enabling LLMs to access and manipulate Linear data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It exposes a set of tools and resources that allow LLMs to interact with Linear issues, teams, projects, labels, attachments and milestones.

How to use Linear MCP Server?

The server can be installed automatically via Smithery or manually by configuring the server in Claude Desktop. You need a Linear API key. Once installed, you can use the exposed tools and resources to interact with Linear through prompts to Claude Desktop or other LLM clients. The README provides usage examples for issue management, finding and filtering issues, team and project management, status and workload analysis, label and categorization, milestone management, and issue relationships.

Key features of Linear MCP Server

  • Integration with Linear API

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) support

  • Tools for managing issues, teams, and projects

  • Resources for viewing issue, team, and project details

  • Label and attachment management

  • Milestone management

  • Issue relationship management

Use cases of Linear MCP Server

  • Automated issue creation and updates

  • Intelligent issue filtering and searching

  • Team and project status reporting

  • Workload analysis and resource allocation

  • Automated label and categorization of issues

  • Automated milestone management

  • Relationship creation between issues

FAQ from Linear MCP Server

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is a protocol that enables LLMs to interact with external systems and data sources.

How do I get a Linear API key?

You can create or get a Linear personal API key from your Linear account settings: https://linear.app/settings/account/security

How do I install the Linear MCP server?

You can install it automatically via Smithery or manually by configuring the server in Claude Desktop.

What tools are available in the Linear MCP server?

The server provides a range of tools for managing users, teams, projects, issues, labels, attachments, and milestones. See the 'Components' section in the README for a detailed list.

What resources are available in the Linear MCP server?

The server provides resources for viewing issue, team, and project details, as well as user and organization information. See the 'Resources' section in the README for a detailed list.