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

Q: Will Windsurf help me prioritize my Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tasks?

Yes. By using listissues to view your backlog, you can ask Cascade to suggest which task you should tackle next based on your current file changes.

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Connect Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) MCP to Windsurf

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Full visibility into your Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) workflow

Cascade pulls live data from your backlog, letting you see exactly what’s on deck without leaving your IDE. Use `list_issues` to grab current tasks or `get_issue` to pull specific technical requirements into your active session. This MCP Server provides the context Windsurf needs to map code changes to specific tickets. You get accurate status updates and clear links between your commits and your project tracking data.

Manage sprint cycles inside Windsurf

Check your sprint progress without context switching. With `list_cycles`, you can see exactly where your team stands in the current development period. Knowing your current cycle bounds helps you decide which refactoring tasks belong in the current sprint. It keeps your development pace predictable and ensures you aren't shipping features that aren't ready for the current release window.

Audit team project progress

Get a bird's-eye view of your organization using `list_projects` and `list_teams`. This helps you understand which team is responsible for specific legacy components you are currently editing. You can query `list_users` if you need to tag someone on a specific bug report or feature request. It makes collaboration faster because the contact info is right there in the chat interface.

Setup guide

Set up Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) 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 (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

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 (Issue Tracking & PM) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open your MCP settings in Windsurf and add the server configuration. Once you refresh the panel, Cascade will auto-discover the tools and start pulling your data.

Currently, this MCP Server focuses on reading data like issues and cycles. It ensures you have the right context while you write code.

Yes. By using `list_issues` to view your backlog, you can ask Cascade to suggest which task you should tackle next based on your current file changes.

Vinkius hosts the server in an ephemeral sandbox. It only touches your issue titles, descriptions, and metadata, using your own API key for authentication.

It works with any plan that allows API access. Just provide your personal API key and the server handles the rest.

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