Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) Connector for AI agents.
14 live capabilities
Manage your product roadmap and issue tracking directly from your AI client.
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Why people use Linear (Issue Tracking & PM)
Linear Issue Tracking for Engineering Teams
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to pull up the details for that issue. It fetches the description, labels, and priority instantly. You get the context you need without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get a way to talk to your project management data instead of clicking through it.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding context for a bug
A developer is stuck on a bug and asks their agent to find the issue using `search_issues` to see the full description and labels, then proceeds with the fix.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick status check for a meeting
A product manager asks the agent to list recent issues with `list_issues` to summarize the progress for a stakeholder meeting.
- Real-world use case 03
Rebalancing team workload
A team lead uses `list_users` and `list_teams` to see who's assigned to what, then rebalances the workload across projects.
Complete set · 14capabilities
The complete Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Linear (Issue Tracking & PM).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through Linear (Issue Tracking & PM).
- 01 Capability
List cycles
View current sprint cycle bounds and limits. This helps you see what's left in the current iteration.
- 02 Capability
List labels
See all global tags used for issue categorization. This helps your agent understand your internal rules.
- 03 Capability
List users
See all workspace members and their access. Use this to find who's available for assignments.
- 04 Capability
Get viewer
Check your own authenticated user mapping. This validates your current session and boundaries.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through Linear (Issue Tracking & PM).
- 05 Capability
Create issue
Make a new issue in a specific team. Use this to log bugs or new features quickly.
- 06 Capability
Update issue
Change the status or details of an existing issue. Use this to move tickets through your workflow.
- 07 Capability
List teams
See all team boundaries in your workspace. This helps you identify which teams you have access to.
- 08 Capability
Search issues
Find issues based on keywords. It returns matches with state and assignee context.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through Linear (Issue Tracking & PM).
- 09 Capability
List issues
See a list of recent issues in your workspace. This is great for a quick overview of recent activity.
- 10 Capability
Get issue
Get full details for a specific issue. This pulls the description and labels into your chat.
- 11 Capability
List projects
See all active projects in your workspace. Use this to get a high-level view of your roadmap.
12—14
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through Linear (Issue Tracking & PM).
- 12 Capability
List workflow states
Get the valid states for moving issues. This ensures your agent uses the correct status labels.
- 13 Capability
Get project
Get deep details for a specific project. This provides the full scope and timeline for a project.
- 14 Capability
Create comment
Add a comment to an issue. This notifies assignees and subscribers of your updates.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) 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_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Linear (Issue Tracking & PM) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-issue-tracking-pm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Linear (Issue Tracking & PM), help me...". 14 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-issue-tracking-pm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM)
Ask Copilot: "Using Linear (Issue Tracking & PM), help me...". 14 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-issue-tracking-pm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Linear (Issue Tracking & PM), help me...". 14 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-issue-tracking-pm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM)
Ask Cline: "Using Linear (Issue Tracking & PM), help me...". 14 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add linear-issue-tracking-pm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d4MTYGmCSCUVe9qor3okBnLch6A7SkLP7GNYlWaD/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 (Issue Tracking & PM)
Ask Claude: "Using Linear (Issue Tracking & PM), show me...". 14 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Linear can move forward.
The software engineer who's tired of context-switching between their IDE and a project management capability. It's for the person who needs to know exactly what's blocked right now without leaving their terminal.
Software Engineer
Updates ticket statuses and pulls issue context while coding to stay in the flow.
Product Manager
Audits sprint cycles and monitors project progress for weekly planning and stakeholder updates.
Engineering Lead
Tracks team assignments and resource allocation across multiple projects to balance the workload.
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Before you connect
Questions about Linear.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Linear MCP create new tasks for me?
Yes, it can create new issues in specific teams, making it easy to log bugs or new features while you're working without switching apps.
How does the Linear MCP help with sprint planning?
It allows your agent to see current cycle bounds and list all issues, helping you see what's left to do before a deadline.
Can I use the Linear MCP to update ticket statuses?
Yes, you can use it to move issues through your workflow, such as moving a task from Todo to Done via natural conversation.
Will the Linear MCP show me who is assigned to which project?
It can list all workspace members and project details, so you can quickly see how work is distributed across the team.
Does the Linear MCP support custom labels?
It can pull your global metadata tags and labels, so your agent understands how you categorize your work.
Can I search for specific issues using the Linear MCP?
Yes, you can search for issues by keyword, and the agent will return the state and assignee context for each match.
Can I see the full context of a bug report through my agent?
Yes. Use the get_issue capability with a specific Issue ID or UUID. Your agent will retrieve the full description, assigned labels, and current status, helping you understand the technical requirements instantly.
How do I check the progress of the current sprint cycle?
The list_cycles capability allows your agent to retrieve current iteration boundaries and temporal limits. You can see which cycles are active and how many issues are assigned to each team grouping.
Can my agent list all members of a specific team in Linear?
Absolutely. Use the list_users capability to identify registered users. Your agent will return precise organizational mappings and IDs, making it easy to route assignment requests through natural conversation.
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