How to Use the Linear MCP in Claude

Q: Does Claude Desktop let me assign Linear issues to specific developers?

Yes, the agent uses listlinearusers to find the correct team member's ID. Then, it runs updatelinearissue to assign the ticket without you looking up IDs yourself.

Q: How does the agent know which label to apply to a new Linear issue in Claude Desktop?

The agent calls listlinearlabels to read your existing workspace configuration. The agent uses the MCP standard to match the issue content to your team's standard labels and applies them during creation.

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Fast issue creation and updates from Claude Desktop

This MCP Server exposes `create_linear_issue` and `update_linear_issue` to your local Claude Desktop app. Your agent builds, reads, and edits tasks without you needing to open a browser window. You tell the agent what you just built. It writes the description, assigns the team with `list_linear_teams`, and updates status in seconds.

Track project cycles and team bandwidth

The `list_linear_cycles` and `list_linear_projects` tools pull active milestones directly into your conversation. Claude Desktop uses this live data to map out your upcoming sprint and assign tasks to the right workspace members. Instead of manual lookups, you query the current cycle status. The agent checks `list_linear_users` to see who is carrying too many bugs and helps balance the load.

Contextual comment threads in your workspace

Running `create_linear_comment` and `get_linear_issue` allows you to manage issue discussions inside your chat. Your agent reads the full history of a bug, drafts a fix, and posts the explanation back to the ticket automatically. Team members stay informed because the conversation moves from your chat window straight to the issue tracker. You never have to copy-paste chat logs or summarize discussions manually.

Setup guide

Set up Linear MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Linear MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Linear MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under linear-alternative-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Linear MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the server configuration under the MCP configuration block. Restart the app, and you will see the tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, the agent uses `list_linear_users` to find the correct team member's ID. Then, it runs `update_linear_issue` to assign the ticket without you looking up IDs yourself.

The agent calls `list_linear_labels` to read your existing workspace configuration. The agent uses the MCP standard to match the issue content to your team's standard labels and applies them during creation.

Yes, you can configure it as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste the remote server URL, complete the authentication step, and the tools become active immediately.

This integration handles your tickets, comments, and project details in a secure V8 sandbox. Your API keys and issue data never persist outside your active session, keeping your workspace secure.

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