linear-claude-skill

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Linear Claude Skill automates issue tracking, project management, and team coordination in Linear. It connects to MCP tools, SDK automation, and GraphQL APIs for streamlined operations workflows.

7520Updated 1w ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~150 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/wrsmith108/linear-claude-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

The Linear Claude skill is a powerful automation tool designed specifically for managing Linear issues, projects, and teams. By leveraging MCP tools, SDK automation, and GraphQL API patterns, this skill simplifies the workflow for developers and product managers, allowing them to focus on higher-level tasks rather than getting bogged down in manual project management. With an implementation time of just 30 minutes, this intermediate-level skill can be seamlessly integrated into your existing workflows. One of the key benefits of the Linear Claude skill is its ability to enhance productivity through effective workflow automation. By automating repetitive tasks related to issue tracking and project management, users can save valuable time and reduce the likelihood of errors. While the exact time savings are currently unknown, the skill’s design inherently promotes efficiency, making it a worthwhile addition to any team’s toolkit. This skill is particularly beneficial for developers, product managers, and AI practitioners who are looking to streamline their project management processes. By automating the management of Linear issues and projects, teams can improve collaboration and communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals and timelines. Practical use cases include automating the assignment of issues based on team members' workloads or generating reports on project status without manual input. With its intermediate complexity, the Linear Claude skill requires a basic understanding of automation principles and familiarity with Linear's API. It fits perfectly into AI-first workflows, allowing teams to harness the power of AI automation to enhance their project management capabilities. By integrating this skill into your operations, you can create a more efficient and responsive project management environment, ultimately leading to better outcomes and faster delivery times.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/wrsmith108/linear-claude-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I'm using the Linear Claude Skill to automate my project management workflow. Here's what I need: [TASK]. Please generate the necessary GraphQL queries or API calls to [ACTION] in Linear. My team's Linear workspace is [WORKSPACE_NAME], and the project is [PROJECT_NAME].

Example Output

```markdown
## Linear Automation Plan

### 1. Issue Creation
- **GraphQL Query**:
  ```graphql
  mutation {
    issueCreate(input: {
      workspaceId: "your-workspace-id",
      projectId: "your-project-id",
      title: "Automated Task from Claude",
      description: "This task was automatically created by the Linear Claude Skill.",
      stateId: "your-state-id"
    }) {
      success
      issue {
        id
        title
      }
    }
  }
  ```

### 2. Team Coordination
- **Automated Update**:
  - Assign task to [TEAM_MEMBER]
  - Set due date to [DUE_DATE]
  - Add label "Automated"

### 3. Project Management
- **Progress Tracking**:
  - Update project status to "In Progress"
  - Notify team via Linear notifications

```