---
title: "Linear MCP Server Setup Guide and Schema"
slug: "linear"
category: "dev-tools"
package: "mcp-server-linear"
transport: "stdio"
canonical: "https://mcp-codex.com/servers/linear"
source: "MCP Codex (https://mcp-codex.com)"
dateModified: "2026-09-28"
---

# Linear MCP Server

> Manage Linear issues, projects, cycles, and team workflows.

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

## Quick Install
```bash
npx -y mcp-server-linear
```

## Environment Variables

| Variable | Description | Required |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `LINEAR_API_KEY` | Linear API key | **Yes** |

## Client Configurations

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-linear"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINEAR_API_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Cursor (`mcp.json`)
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-linear"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINEAR_API_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### OpenAI Codex CLI (`~/.codex/config.toml`)
```toml
[mcp_servers.linear]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-server-linear"]

[mcp_servers.linear.env]
LINEAR_API_KEY = ""
```

## Available Tools (4)

- `create_issue`
- `update_issue`
- `list_issues`
- `list_projects`

## Documentation & Links
- Canonical Web Page: https://mcp-codex.com/servers/linear
- Weekly Protocol Changelog: https://mcp-codex.com#newsletter
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/jerhadf/linear-mcp-server