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

Integrate Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) into VS Code Copilot for team-wide project visibility.

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Connect Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) with VS Code Copilot

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Sync Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) with VS Code

Use `list_issues` to see your assigned work inside the IDE. Your agent pulls the latest list so you never miss a task. It keeps your focus on the editor. You can check ticket details with `get_issue` without opening a browser.

Map team labels and status

Use `list_labels` to check tag requirements for your current task. Your agent ensures your PRs match the team's categorization rules. It removes the need to memorize project workflows. The tools provide the metadata you need to label your work correctly.

Access project team structures

Run `list_teams` to see how work is segmented across the organization. Your agent retrieves these boundaries to help you coordinate with other developers. It provides instant clarity on who owns which project. You can verify team members with `list_users` for faster collaboration.

Setup guide

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

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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

Yes. Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repo. Every team member will have the same tools configured automatically.

Once configured, you switch to agent mode in the chat. The tools allow Copilot to pull live data from your workspace.

The server runs in a zero-trust sandbox. It only performs the actions you explicitly authorize through the MCP protocol.

No. The server runs as a separate process. It only triggers requests when you ask for specific project information.

The server only reads your issue metadata. No sensitive credentials or user logs are cached, and all traffic is encrypted via the MCP standard.

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