Linear MCP Server

APIBeginnerTransport: stdio

The Linear MCP Server integrates Linear's issue tracking system with Claude Code, enabling you to create, update, and search issues without leaving the terminal. Browse project backlogs, update issue statuses, assign team members, add comments, and query issues by label, assignee, or sprint. It is ideal for developers who want to keep their issue tracker in sync with code changes and automate routine project management tasks.

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Installation

claude mcp add linear -- npx -y mcp-linear

Configuration Example

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

Capabilities

Create issues

List projects

Update status

Search issues

Add comments

Create cycles

Manage teams

Webhook setup

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Linear MCP Server

About Linear MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers connect Claude Code to external tools, APIs, and data sources. Linear MCP Server is a API MCP server for Beginner-level users that enables Claude to interact with real-world services, giving it access to live data and the ability to perform actions beyond its built-in capabilities.

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