Linear Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage your software engineering sprints and issue tracking through natural conversation.
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Why people use Linear
Linear for Agile Issue Tracking and Sprint Management
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to log the bug. It handles the metadata, sets the priority, and assigns the team in one go. You get to keep your momentum while the project stays organized.
What Vinkius changes
You get to manage your entire engineering workflow through a chat interface instead of a cluttered dashboard.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Log a bug while coding
A developer wants to log a bug while coding.
- Real-world use case 02
Check sprint status
A manager needs a status update.
- Real-world use case 03
Search for blockers
A product lead is looking for blockers.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Linear capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Linear.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Linear.
- 01 Capability
List linear labels
List issue labels
- 02 Capability
List linear projects
List active projects
- 03 Capability
Create linear comment
Add a comment to an issue
- 04 Capability
Create linear issue
Create a new issue
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Linear.
- 05 Capability
Get linear issue
Get details for a specific issue
- 06 Capability
List linear cycles
List active cycles
- 07 Capability
List linear issues
List Linear issues
- 08 Capability
List linear teams
List workspace teams
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Linear.
- 09 Capability
List linear users
List workspace members
- 10 Capability
Check linear status
Check API Status
- 11 Capability
Update linear issue
Update an existing issue
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Linear to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Linear from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Linear, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Linear for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Linear URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Linear in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Linear
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Linear, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Linear
Ask Copilot: "Using Linear, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Linear
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Linear, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Linear
Ask Cline: "Using Linear, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add linear --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7LRDSnlMqE2DKv929dsux3YlHvX1VtJoOC6wtB6T/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Linear
Ask Claude: "Using Linear, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Linear can move forward.
This is for the engineering team who is tired of the manual overhead of project management. It's for the people who want to keep their focus on code while keeping the roadmap updated.
Engineering Manager
Checks sprint health and pulls issue summaries during standups without opening a browser.
Software Developer
Updates ticket statuses and adds comments to bug reports directly from their IDE.
Product Manager
Searches for feature blockers and monitors project milestones via natural conversation.
When one Connector is not enough
Carry the request into a workflow.
Combine Linear with the systems that finish the task.
View all recipesFind API Vulnerabilities First Using MCP
Your OpenAPI spec has 14 security findings and 3 match active HackerOne reports , your agent creates the tickets before the bounty payout
Find Codebase Duplications Using Connectors
Your codebase has 4 different implementations of date formatting, 3 versions of the retry logic, and 2 competing validation libraries , but nobody knows because grep only finds exact matches and these duplicates are semantic
How Connectors Auto-Triage Bug Reports
New bugs detected, severity classified, sprint tickets created, team notified , triage your backlog without a standup
MCP Recipe to Fix Production Crashes Faster
Your app crashed 847 times yesterday and the error report sits in Honeybadger while your Linear board has no idea , the engineer who wrote the broken code merged a different PR today
MCP Recipe to Kill Codebase Bloat
Codebase audited, bloat identified, requirements questioned, lean tickets created , kill architectural complexity before it ships
Connectors for Multi-Client Sprint Management
Your dev team tracks their work in Linear but the PM reports to clients in ClickUp , which means every sprint update is manually transcribed between two capabilities, and by the time the client sees it in ClickUp the data is already outdated
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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TAPD
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Linear connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Linear.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Linear MCP to create tickets?
Yes, you can create new issues with a title, description, priority level, and specific labels directly through your AI client.
Does Linear MCP support sprint cycles?
Yes, it can list all cycles for your teams, including start and end dates as well as the current completion percentage.
Can my AI agent add comments to Linear?
Yes, your agent can post comments on issues using Markdown and @mentions to keep your team updated.
How do I find my team ID for the Linear MCP?
You can use the list_teams capability to see all teams in your workspace, which will provide the unique IDs needed for specific queries.
Can I update existing issues using this Connector?
Yes, you can update any field on an existing ticket, such as the status, assignee, or priority, using its unique identifier.
Is there a way to search for issues with specific keywords?
Yes, the search_issues capability allows you to find tickets by typing in keywords or filtering by a specific team.
How do I find my Linear Personal API Key?
Go to Linear Settings > API and click Create API Key. Give it a descriptive name like 'Vinkius MCP' and copy the generated key immediately. it won't be shown again.
Can I create new issues with assignees and labels?
Yes! Use the create_issue capability with the required team_id and title parameters. Optionally provide assignee_id, priority (0-4), description in Markdown and label_ids as a comma-separated list. The agent will return the created issue's identifier and URL.
Does the agent have access to delete issues or modify team settings?
No. This server focuses on read operations and safe mutations. creating issues, updating fields and adding comments. Destructive actions like deletion or team configuration changes are not exposed, keeping your workspace secure.
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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