linear mcp server for developers

linear-mcp

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The Linear MCP server provides a direct interface to Linear's API, allowing AI agents to manage issues, sprints, and projects. It exposes tools for creating, updating, and querying tasks, as well as managing team workflows. It connects to Linear's API for real-time project management data. Developers use it to automate task tracking, streamline workflows, and integrate Linear with other tools.

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Overview

The Linear MCP server provides a direct interface to Linear's API, allowing AI agents to manage issues, sprints, and projects. It exposes tools for creating, updating, and querying tasks, as well as managing team workflows. It connects to Linear's API for real-time project management data. Developers use it to automate task tracking, streamline workflows, and integrate Linear with other tools.

Installation

1Install the package

npxnpx -y @mseep/linear-mcp

2Add to Claude

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mseep-linear-mcp-npm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx -y @mseep/linear-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

3Verify installation

Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:

"What tools do you have available from linear-mcp?"

Prerequisites

Node.js 18 or higher
npm or npx available
Claude Desktop or Claude API access
API key for linear-mcp

Configuration

API Key Required

This server requires an API key from linear-mcp. Add it to your environment or config.

Variable	Required	Description
LINEAR-MCP_API_KEY	Yes	Your linear-mcp API key

Usage Examples

List Resources

"What resources are available in linear-mcp?"

Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.

Get Details

"Show me details about [specific item] in linear-mcp"

Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.

Create New

"Create a new [item] in linear-mcp with [details]"

Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.

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