How to Use the Linear MCP in Windsurf
Use Windsurf to manage your backlog directly. Stop context switching and let your agent handle Linear issues while you code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Linear MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Linear to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Full issue control in Windsurf
Cascade reads your current project state and pulls relevant tasks using `list_linear_issues`. It maps your coding progress to specific tickets without you manually syncing status. Updating your work happens instantly. When you finish a task, Cascade uses `update_linear_issue` to close the loop, keeping your project board accurate as you write code.
Automate your Linear project planning
Give Windsurf a high-level goal and watch it parse active cycles. It uses `list_linear_cycles` to see what is currently in flight before suggesting where you should focus next. Planning sessions become faster. Cascade queries `list_linear_projects` to pull context into the chat, allowing you to build features that align with your team's roadmap.
Native MCP Server integration
Connect this MCP Server to your IDE settings to give Cascade direct access to your workspace data. It handles authentication once, then remains ready for every request. Your agent checks if the API is reachable using `check_linear_status`. If anything goes wrong, you get a clear alert in the terminal instead of cryptic error messages.
Set up Linear MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the Linear MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Linear payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Linear tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Linear MCP in Windsurf
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