How do I find my Linear Personal API Key?

Log in to your account, navigate to **Settings** > **API**, and generate a new high-fidelity **Personal API Key**.

Can I check project progress via AI?

Yes! The `get_linear_project` tool allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity progress metrics and health data for any specific project.

How do I list my active cycles?

Use the `list_linear_cycles` tool to retrieve the complete high-fidelity directory of cycles along with their technical status and progress metrics.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Linear MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 11 tools to Check Linear Status, Create Linear Comment, Create Linear Issue, and more

Name: Linear
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 11 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Linear as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Linear app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

RecommendedModern Approach — Zero Configuration

Vinkius Desktop App

The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Linear and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

Download Free Open SourceNo signup required

Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add linear-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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IAMAccess control

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DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

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<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About Linear MCP Server

Connect your Linear workspace to any AI agent and take full control of your agile software delivery and high-fidelity issue orchestration through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Linear as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Linear data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Issue Portfolio Orchestration — List all active tickets, retrieve detailed high-fidelity metadata, and monitor delivery status programmatically
Agile Execution Intelligence — Programmatically generate and update high-fidelity issues for specific teams directly through your agent
Project & Cycle Monitoring — Access your complete directory of high-fidelity projects and active cycles to ensure perfectly coordinated development
Resource Architecture — List team members and collaborators to understand and orchestrate your organizational structure programmatically
Communication Stream Access — Programmatically add high-fidelity comments to specific issues to maintain perfect contextual alignment
Operational Monitoring — Verify account-level API connectivity and monitor issue orchestration volume directly through your agent for perfectly coordinated service scaling

The Linear MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 11 Linear tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Linear through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning issue-tracking, agile, sprint-planning, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_linear_status

Check API Status

create_linear_comment

Add a comment to an issue

create_linear_issue

Create a new issue

get_linear_issue

Get details for a specific issue

list_linear_cycles

List active cycles

list_linear_issues

List Linear issues

list_linear_labels

List issue labels

list_linear_projects

List active projects

list_linear_teams

List workspace teams

list_linear_users

List workspace members

update_linear_issue

Update an existing issue

Connect Linear to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Linear into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Linear

Ask Claude: "Using Linear, show me...". 11 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Linear MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Linear through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Linear tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Linear + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Linear MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Linear tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Linear nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Linear outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Linear status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Linear in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Linear immediately.

"List all active issues and show their status."

"Create a new issue for the 'Frontend' team titled 'Implement Dashboard'."

"Check the team members in the 'Mobile' team."

Troubleshooting Linear MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Linear to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Linear + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Linear MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.