How to Use the Linear MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline handle Linear issue creation?

Cline uses the createlinearissue tool to generate a new ticket based on your prompt. It fills in the title, description, and status automatically.

Q: Can Cline see my Linear cycles?

It can. Cline uses listlinearcycles to understand your current sprint and prioritize issues that are due soon.

Cline handles your Linear tickets end-to-end. Let your agent create, update, and track issues without leaving the VS Code sidebar.

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Cline executes Linear workflows

Cline acts on your behalf to manage your daily tasks. When you ask to fix a bug, it uses `get_linear_issue` to grab the requirements and starts coding right away. It keeps the ticket updated as it works. After running tests, Cline triggers `create_linear_comment` to document the fix directly on the issue.

Manage Linear labels and teams

Organize your work by querying workspace metadata. Cline uses `list_linear_labels` and `list_linear_teams` to ensure every new issue is assigned correctly. You never have to hunt for IDs or names. The agent pulls the latest list of users with `list_linear_users` to assign tasks to the right person on your team.

Real-time MCP Server status

Keep your connection reliable with constant monitoring. Cline runs `check_linear_status` to ensure your API tokens are valid before starting a long task. If the connection drops, you see it immediately. This prevents the agent from attempting work when it cannot reach your issue tracker.

Setup guide

Set up Linear MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type linear-alternative-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Linear refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Linear MCP in Cline

Yes. As long as your API key has the necessary permissions, Cline can read and write to any project you have access to.

Cline uses the `create_linear_issue` tool to generate a new ticket based on your prompt. It fills in the title, description, and status automatically.

It can. Cline uses `list_linear_cycles` to understand your current sprint and prioritize issues that are due soon.

Cline only processes the specific issue data requested for your current task. It does not store or share your workspace information outside your machine.

It accesses issue titles, descriptions, comments, user IDs, and project names. No sensitive account credentials or billing info are ever retrieved.

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