MCP Linear

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Productivity/Task & Project Management Linear GraphQL AI Assistant Project Management

MCP Linear is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Linear GraphQL API. It enables AI assistants to interact with Linear project management systems.

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What is MCP Linear?

MCP Linear is a server that bridges the gap between AI assistants and the Linear project management tool by implementing the MCP protocol, allowing AI to interact with Linear's data and functionalities.

How to use MCP Linear?

First, obtain a Linear API token. Then, install MCP Linear either via Smithery or manually by configuring your MCP settings file with the necessary command, arguments, and environment variables (including the Linear API token). Finally, run the server using the provided command with your Linear API token.

Key features of MCP Linear

Retrieve issues, projects, teams, and other data from Linear
Create and update issues
Change issue status
Assign issues to team members
Add comments
Create projects and teams

Use cases of MCP Linear

Allowing AI assistants to provide summaries of project status in Linear
Enabling AI to create new issues based on user requests
Automating issue assignment based on team member availability
Generating project reports using Linear data

FAQ from MCP Linear

How do I get a Linear API token?

What is Smithery?

Smithery is a tool that simplifies the installation and management of MCP servers.

Where do I find my MCP settings file?

The location of the MCP settings file depends on the client you are using (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.). Refer to the README for client-specific locations.

What are the prerequisites for manual installation?

Node.js (v18+), NPM or Yarn, and a Linear API token.

How can I contribute to the development of MCP Linear?

See the DEVELOPMENT.md file for more information on how to develop locally.