• UPDATED
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN
  • ERROR

How to update a Linear issue status with your AI

Connect Linear once, and your AI can handle status changes. You just tell it which issue needs moving, and it does the work.

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Short answer

How do I change a Linear issue status?

Your AI first pulls the current details of the issue using the issue ID. It then uses the necessary tool to change the status directly in Linear. You get the status updated without leaving your chat window, and the full process is broken down below.

The outcome

Where every issue lands.

Your AI handles the status change, but sometimes it needs to pull data first or ask you what to do next.

UPDATED

Status changes successfully

The AI successfully updates the issue status in Linear. You get confirmation that the issue is now in the correct column, and the work is done.

DETAILS

Pulls current issue details

The AI retrieves all the current information about the issue using its ID. This lets you review the details before making a decision or gives the AI enough context to proceed.

HUMAN

Needs human confirmation

The AI finds the issue but needs you to confirm the new status or provide more context. You review the details and give the final go-ahead.

ERROR

Issue ID is invalid

The AI can't find an issue with the ID you provided. It tells you the issue doesn't exist in Linear, so you need to check the ID and try again.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask to update an issue status.

Your AI first pulls the issue details to make sure it's working with the right data. Then, it makes the change directly in Linear.

  1. Gets current issue details

    The AI uses the issue ID you provide to pull all the current data from Linear. This step lets you verify the issue's current status, assignee, and title before any changes are made.

    get_linear_issue

  2. Determines the correct status change

    The AI reviews the retrieved details and compares them to your request. It figures out the necessary status change and prepares the command to move the issue.

    get_linear_issue

  3. Updates the issue status

    The AI executes the status change directly in Linear. You don't have to leave your chat window; the issue moves instantly to the new status you requested.

    update_linear_issue

  4. Confirms the update

    Finally, the AI confirms the status change, giving you a clean summary of the issue ID and its new status. You know the task is complete and the data is updated.

    get_linear_issueupdate_linear_issue

Try it

Copy these to start.

Tell your AI client the issue ID and the status you want it to move to.

Starting points

Just swap out the issue ID and the target status (e.g., 'Done' or 'Needs Review').

Linear Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Can you update Linear issue ID 4567 to 'Done'?

  • Please change the status of issue 1234 to 'Needs Review'.

  • Move Linear issue ID 9900 to 'Blocked' and let me know.

  • Update the status for issue 7890 to 'In Progress'.

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FAQ

How does updating a Linear issue status work?

  • 01

    Can my AI change the issue title or description?

    No. The AI can only update the status of the issue. Changing the title or description requires manual input from you.

  • 02

    If I don't provide an issue ID, will the AI know which issue to update?

    No. You must provide the specific issue ID for the AI to find the correct record and perform the update.

  • 03

    Does the AI delete the issue from Linear?

    No. The AI only has the capability to read and update the status. It cannot delete issues.

  • 04

    Can it update multiple issues at once?

    No. The current tools are designed to process one issue ID at a time.

  • 05

    Can I use the AI to assign the issue to a new user?

    No. The AI can only update the status. Changing the assignee requires a different tool or manual action.

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