Linear MCP Server

@magarcia

About Linear MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Linear API

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-linearapp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "mcp-server-linearapp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Linear MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server for the Linear API that integrates with Linear’s issue tracking system, enabling LLMs to interact with Linear issues, teams, projects, and more.

How to use Linear MCP Server?

Install automatically via Smithery (npx @smithery/cli install mcp-server-linearapp --client claude) or manually by adding a configuration entry to Claude Desktop’s config file with a Linear personal API key set as the LINEAR_API_KEY environment variable.

Key features of Linear MCP Server

24 tools for reading and writing Linear data
Tools for issues, teams, projects, labels, attachments, and milestones
Resources to view details of issues, teams, projects, users, and organization
Supports creating, updating, searching, and commenting on issues
Flexible filtering by status, priority, assignee, labels, and team
Link issues and manage issue relationships
Create and manage milestones with target dates

Use cases of Linear MCP Server

Create, update, comment on, and search Linear issues via natural language
View a user’s assigned issues, teams, and projects
Manage teams, projects, milestones, and labels without leaving the chat

FAQ from Linear MCP Server

What does the server require to run?

A Linear personal API key (obtainable from Linear settings) and Node.js (via npx). The key must be set as the environment variable LINEAR_API_KEY.

How do I get a Linear API key?

Go to https://linear.app/settings/account/security to create a personal API key.

Can I filter issues by status, priority, or assignee?

Yes. Tools like linear_search_issues and linear_get_team_issues accept optional filters for status, priority, assignee, labels, and more.

Does the server support creating and updating labels?

Yes. Tools linear_create_label and linear_update_label let you add and modify labels with name, color, and description.

What transport does the server use?

The server communicates via MCP using standard I/O (stdio). Authentication is via a Bearer token (the personal API key).

Frequently asked questions

What does the server require to run?

A Linear personal API key (obtainable from Linear settings) and Node.js (via `npx`). The key must be set as the environment variable `LINEAR_API_KEY`.

How do I get a Linear API key?

Go to https://linear.app/settings/account/security to create a personal API key.

Can I filter issues by status, priority, or assignee?

Yes. Tools like `linear_search_issues` and `linear_get_team_issues` accept optional filters for status, priority, assignee, labels, and more.

Does the server support creating and updating labels?

Yes. Tools `linear_create_label` and `linear_update_label` let you add and modify labels with name, color, and description.

What transport does the server use?

The server communicates via MCP using standard I/O (stdio). Authentication is via a Bearer token (the personal API key).

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