Linear

Quick Configuration

Choose the setup that matches your environment.

Before You Start

• Confirm you have the account, endpoint, or API key required for Linear.
• Start with minimum scopes and read-only access where possible.
• Keep secrets in environment variables instead of hardcoding them in JSON.

{
  "linear": {
    "url": "https://YOUR_LINEAR_MCP_ENDPOINT"
  }
}

{
  "linear": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://YOUR_LINEAR_MCP_ENDPOINT"],
    "env": {
      "LINEAR_API_KEY": "YOUR_LINEAR_API_KEY"
    }
  }
}

Common Pitfalls & Fixes

Example Prompts

Once connected, try these prompts to test capabilities:

• List issues assigned to me due this week and summarize priorities.
• Find blockers across the current cycle and propose a resolution plan.
• Create a new issue titled "Investigate build failure" and assign it to me.

Verification Checklist

• Run 1-2 real prompts to confirm Linear returns usable data.
• Check that error messages are clear enough for troubleshooting.
• Document the required scopes, dependencies, and env vars for future reuse.