Linear MCP Guide

Name: Linear MCP
Author: Linear

Create issues, manage projects, track sprints, and automate development workflows in Linear.

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Quick Start

Install

npx @mcp/linear

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

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

create_issues

Create new issues

manage_projects

Manage projects and cycles

Search issues and projects

Linear MCP requires the following permissions. Review the risk levels before granting access.

Permission	Description	Risk
`linear.read`	Read Linear data	low
`linear.write`	Create and update issues	medium