How do I connect my Linear account?

You need to grab your Personal API Key from your Linear settings under the API section. Once you have that, you can connect this MCP to your AI client via Vinkius.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I create new tickets using my agent?

Yes, you can use the create_linear_issue capability to generate new tickets through your AI client.

Does this MCP host my data?

Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, handling the connection and credentials so it is ready to use immediately.

Can I add comments to issues?

Yes, the create_linear_comment capability allows your agent to add comments to specific issues in your workspace.

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 capability 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 capability to retrieve the complete high-fidelity directory of cycles along with their technical status and progress metrics.

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Connect Linear (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire software delivery pipeline through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Linear.

01
List linear labels
This capability pulls all available issue labels from your workspace.
02
List linear teams
Use this to see all the teams currently in your Linear workspace.
03
Update linear issue
This capability modifies the details or status of an existing issue.
04
Check linear status
This capability checks the current API connectivity for your Linear account.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Linear.

05
Create linear comment
Use this to post a new comment directly onto a specific issue.
06
List linear issues
This capability retrieves a list of issues from your workspace.
07
List linear projects
Use this to get a list of all active projects.
08
List linear users
This capability lists all members within your Linear workspace.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Linear.

09
Create linear issue
This capability creates a brand new issue in your workspace.
10
Get linear issue
Use this to fetch the full details of a single specific issue.
11
List linear cycles
This capability retrieves a list of your active development cycles.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Ticket Creation

Create a new Linear issue immediately after a debugging session without leaving your editor.

Status Syncing

Update a ticket from 'In Progress' to 'Done' using a quick chat command.

Sprint Auditing

Ask your agent to list all issues in the current cycle to check for blockers.

Team Directory Lookups

Quickly identify which team members are assigned to a specific project.

Automate a task

Put Linear to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Linear works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Linear to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

930ms average. Fast in production.

Linear is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1302ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 699ms
Slowest day: 1302ms
14-day trend: Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Linear, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Linear. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Linear Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Linear capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Linear in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Linear owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams who live in IDEs or chat interfaces and want to manage their Linear workflow without context switching.

01
Software Engineers
They use the agent to retrieve issue lists and update ticket statuses while coding.
02
Product Managers
They use the agent to monitor project progress and team utilization.
03
DevOps Leads
They use the agent to verify technical issue logs and team assignments.

FAQ

Questions Linear owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Linear account?
You need to grab your Personal API Key from your Linear settings under the API section. Once you have that, you can connect this MCP to your AI client via Vinkius.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I create new tickets using my agent?
Yes, you can use the create_linear_issue capability to generate new tickets through your AI client.
04
Does this MCP host my data?
Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, handling the connection and credentials so it is ready to use immediately.
05
Can I add comments to issues?
Yes, the create_linear_comment capability allows your agent to add comments to specific issues in your workspace.
06
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.
07
Can I check project progress via AI?
Yes! The get_linear_project capability allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity progress metrics and health data for any specific project.
08
How do I list my active cycles?
Use the list_linear_cycles capability to retrieve the complete high-fidelity directory of cycles along with their technical status and progress metrics.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List linear labels

List linear teams

Update linear issue

Check linear status

05-08

Create linear comment

List linear issues

List linear projects

List linear users

09-11

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Get linear issue

List linear cycles

What teams actually run

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Sprint Auditing

Team Directory Lookups

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How do I connect my Linear account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create new tickets using my agent?

Does this MCP host my data?

Can I add comments to issues?

How do I find my Linear Personal API Key?

Can I check project progress via AI?

How do I list my active cycles?

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