Linear MCP Server

What it does

This MCP server connects AI agents directly to the Linear platform, enabling them to interact with your project management workflow. It allows agents to read and modify issues, track project progress, and manage team details, transforming your AI from a simple chatter into a project coordinator.

Tools

• create_issue: Creates a new issue with customizable title, description, and priority.
• list_issues: Retrieves issues with flexible filtering by team, assignee, or status.
• update_issue: Modifies existing issues, including status and priority updates.
• list_teams: Lists all teams available in the workspace.
• list_projects: Retrieves projects with optional team filtering.
• get_issue: Fetches detailed information for a specific issue ID.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/linear-mcp/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "LINEAR_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• VS Code (Cline)
• Cursor
• Windsurf