How to Use the Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP in Claude Code

Q: Does this MCP Server support all Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tools in the CLI?

Yes. All eight tools, including listcycles and listprojects, are fully accessible via your terminal commands.

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Automate your Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) reporting

Pipe your project data directly into your CI/CD scripts. Using `list_issues`, you can generate summary reports or trigger automated tasks based on your backlog status. This is ideal for DevOps engineers who need to monitor sprint progress from the command line. It removes the need for browser-based dashboards.

Deep dive into Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) issue details

Query specific issue requirements directly from your terminal. `get_issue` provides the full context you need to debug production errors linked to specific tickets. You can feed this output into other CLI tools or shell scripts to automate your troubleshooting process. It makes your terminal the central hub for your development lifecycle.

Track team performance with Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tools

Use `list_teams` and `list_users` to audit who is assigned to which task. This helps you coordinate deployments and identify potential bottlenecks in your current cycle. It gives you a clear view of your workspace structure. You can quickly see how your project is segmented without ever leaving your shell session.

Setup guide

Set up Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see linear-issue-tracking-pm-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http linear-issue-tracking-pm-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-issue-tracking-pm-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP in Claude Code

Yes. Claude Code supports http transport, making it perfect for headless environments like GitHub Actions where you need to fetch issue data automatically.

Provide your API key as an environment variable when you initialize the server. The connection is handled securely via the MCP protocol.

Yes. All eight tools, including `list_cycles` and `list_projects`, are fully accessible via your terminal commands.

Vinkius uses an ephemeral sandbox. Your issue data and personal metadata are never stored permanently by the server.

You can use the tool output to inform your scripts. If an issue status changes to 'Ready', your pipeline can pick that up and trigger a build.

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