Linear Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage your software project issues and agile cycles without leaving your editor.
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Why people use Linear
Linear for Agile Project Management
With this Connector, you turn your project board into a participant in your development process. You can tell your agent to move a ticket to 'In Progress' or add a comment directly from your workspace. You get a clean workflow where the AI handles the data entry, so you can stay focused on shipping code.
What Vinkius changes
That your AI agent handles the administrative overhead of project management so you can focus on writing code.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Updating a ticket after a push
An engineer finishes a bug fix and asks their agent to move the ticket to 'Done' using update_linear_issue.
- Real-world use case 02
Quickly creating a new feature task
A product manager notices a new requirement and asks their agent to create a ticket for the frontend team using create_linear_issue.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking project status during a meeting
A lead asks their agent to list active projects and get details on a specific issue to see if it's blocked.
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 issues
List Linear issues in your workspace. This helps your agent see what's on the plate.
- 02 Capability
List linear labels
List issue labels for your project. This helps with organizing work.
- 03 Capability
List linear projects
List active projects. This keeps your agent aware of the big picture.
- 04 Capability
List linear teams
List workspace teams. Use this to understand your org structure.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Linear.
- 05 Capability
List linear users
List workspace members. This is great for checking who's on the team.
- 06 Capability
Check linear status
Check the API status. Use this to verify your setup works.
- 07 Capability
Update linear issue
Update an existing issue. This makes updating statuses a breeze.
- 08 Capability
Create linear comment
Add a comment to an issue. Use this to keep the conversation in one place.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Linear.
- 09 Capability
Create linear issue
Create a new issue for your team. This lets your agent handle ticket creation.
- 10 Capability
Get linear issue
Get details for a specific issue. This gives your agent the context it needs.
- 11 Capability
List linear cycles
List active cycles. Use this to track sprint progress.
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_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c0tDYaRGjPmg7cuYAqlyaFqCyZ3eXp7hRHw1peWy/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 software engineer who hates context switching and the product manager who needs to know the status of a sprint without asking for a manual update.
Software Engineer
Updates ticket statuses and adds comments directly from the IDE to stay in the flow.
Product Manager
Checks project progress and team utilization to spot bottlenecks before they happen.
DevOps Lead
Verifies technical issue logs and manages resource allocation across teams via simple queries.
Build the capability set
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Bring your own AI
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 the Linear MCP update my tickets automatically?
Yes. Your agent can change ticket statuses, update labels, and modify issue details instantly based on your instructions.
How do I use the Linear MCP to manage my sprints?
You can ask your agent to list active cycles, check project progress, or move tickets between different stages of your sprint.
Can my AI agent create new issues for my team?
Yes. You can describe a bug or feature in plain English, and your agent will create the ticket, assign it to the right team, and apply labels.
Does the Linear MCP help with team capacity?
It does. Your agent can list team members and their current assignments, helping you see who is available for new work.
How do I connect Linear to my AI client?
Just subscribe to this Connector on Vinkius, grab your Personal API Key from your Linear settings, and connect it to your preferred AI client.
Can the Linear MCP read my project cycles?
Yes. Your agent can access your active cycles to help you monitor sprint progress and keep your development goals on track.
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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