Linear MCP Server

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Integrate AI agents with Linear for project management. Create and update issues, manage projects and cycles, query team workloads, and automate development workflows.

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Quick Install

$ npx -y mcp-server-linear

Environment Variables

VariableDescriptionRequired
LINEAR_API_KEYLinear API keyYes

Configuration by Client

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

Need a different client? Use the Config Generator for Windsurf, Cline, Antigravity, and more.

Available Tools (4)

create_issueupdate_issuelist_issueslist_projects

Linear FAQ

What is the Linear MCP server?

Integrate AI agents with Linear for project management. Create and update issues, manage projects and cycles, query team workloads, and automate development workflows.

How do I install the Linear MCP server?

Run: npx -y mcp-server-linear

Which AI clients support the Linear MCP server?

The Linear MCP server works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, Antigravity, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client using stdio transport.

What tools does the Linear MCP server provide?

The server provides 4 tools: create_issue, update_issue, list_issues, list_projects.