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Bring Issue Tracking
to VS Code Copilot

Learn how to connect Linear to VS Code Copilot and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Check Linear StatusCreate Linear CommentCreate Linear IssueGet Linear IssueList Linear CyclesList Linear IssuesList Linear LabelsList Linear ProjectsList Linear TeamsList Linear UsersUpdate Linear Issue
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What is the 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.

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

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your Personal API Key from your Linear account (Settings > API)
3. Start managing your agile growth from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

No more manual status updates or missing project gaps. Your AI acts as your dedicated project coordinator and agile architect.

Who is this for?

  • Software Engineers — instantly retrieve issue lists and update ticket statuses using natural language commands without leaving your creative workspace
  • Product Managers — monitor high-fidelity project progress and team utilization to ensure healthy software delivery
  • DevOps Leads — verify technical issue logs and team assignments to optimize resource allocation through simple AI queries

Built-in capabilities (11)

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

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Linear data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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    VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

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    Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

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    Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

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    GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

Linear in VS Code Copilot

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Linear and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Linear to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Use with Your AI Agent View step-by-step setup guide for VS Code Copilot →
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Linear in VS Code Copilot

The Linear 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. All 11 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Use with Your AI Agent View full Linear details →
Linear
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Linear for VS Code Copilot

Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Linear MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

05

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

06

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

07

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.

08

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.