• NEW ISSUES
  • UPDATES
  • READING
  • HUMAN

How to create and update Linear issues with your AI

Connect your AI to Linear once. After that, you can manage your entire backlog through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to manage Linear issues?

You can tell your AI to draft new tickets or change the status and details of current ones. It handles the technical work in Linear while you stay in your chat window. You'll see your backlog updated instantly.

The outcomes.

Where your work lands.

The AI performs the heavy lifting in Linear based on your instructions.

NEW ISSUES

Drafting new tickets

Your AI takes your messy notes and turns them into structured Linear issues. It populates the necessary fields so you don't have to.

UPDATES

Modifying existing work

You can change descriptions or update statuses by just asking. The AI finds the right issue and applies your changes immediately.

READING

Fetching issue data

The AI pulls specific details from Linear to give you context. This ensures it has the right information before it makes any changes.

HUMAN

Final review

The AI performs the actions, but you remain in control. You decide which issues are ready to be created or moved.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI translates your natural language into specific Linear commands.

  1. Gathering context

    Before making changes, the AI looks up the specific issue you are talking about to ensure accuracy.

    get_linear_issue

  2. Creating tickets

    When you describe a new bug or task, the AI builds the ticket in your workspace.

    create_linear_issue

  3. Applying edits

    If a task changes or a description needs more detail, the AI updates the record for you.

    update_linear_issue

  4. Verifying changes

    The AI can re-check the issue after an update to confirm the status or description is correct.

    get_linear_issue

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first task.

Starting points

These are basic ideas. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual issue IDs or descriptions.

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.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new Linear issue for the login bug described in these notes: [paste notes].

  • Update the description for issue [ID] to include the new error logs.

  • Change the status of issue [ID] to 'Done'.

  • Get the details for issue [ID] so I can review the current requirements.

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Start here

Connect Linear once, then ask.

Just link your account through Vinkius. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with Linear in seconds.

Connect Linear to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete issues in Linear?

    No. The AI can only create, read, or update issues. Deletions must be done manually by you in Linear.

  • 02

    Does the AI need me to provide the Issue ID every time?

    It helps. If you provide the ID, the AI can find the exact issue immediately. If you don't, it will try to find it based on your description.

  • 03

    Can the AI create entire projects?

    No. The AI is limited to managing individual issues. It cannot create new projects or change team settings.

  • 04

    Will my Linear data be visible to anyone else?

    No. Your connection is private and secure. The AI only accesses the data necessary to perform the specific tasks you request.

  • 05

    Can the AI move issues between different teams?

    No. The current tools only allow for updating issue details and statuses, not changing team assignments.

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