close-issue

Update a Linear issue to a completed status by identifier or title.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/acta0724/claude-marketplace --skill close-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: close-issue
Source: https://github.com/acta0724/claude-marketplace/tree/main/linear/skills/close-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/acta0724/claude-marketplace --skill close-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of updating Linear issues to a completed status, streamlining project management workflows after tasks are finished.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Status Update: Marks Linear issues as completed, reflecting the actual progress of tasks.
  • Automated Workflow Integration: Designed to be called after an issue is resolved or a related task (like a Pull Request) is merged.
  • Use Case: After successfully merging a pull request for a specific feature, this skill can be triggered to automatically close the corresponding Linear issue, ensuring the project board is up-to-date.

Quick Start

Use the close-issue skill to mark the issue with identifier TEAM-123 as done.

Frequently Asked Questions about close-issue

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update Linear issues to completed status after merging a pull request?

To automatically update Linear issues to a completed status, you can trigger workflow automation after task completion, such as a pull request merge. This programmatically transitions the issue state, ensuring your project board reflects the actual progress without manual updates.

Can I programmatically transition a Linear issue state without manual project management updates?

Yes, you can programmatically transition a Linear issue state to completed. By identifying the target issue via its identifier or title, the workflow automation selects an appropriate completed status from available team states and updates the tracking system automatically.

How does workflow automation identify which Linear issue to mark as done?

Workflow automation identifies the target Linear issue to mark as done by requiring the issue identifier, like TEAM-123, or its title. Once identified, it selects an appropriate completed status from available team states to finalize the task update.

Does this issue tracking automation require specific team states to close a Linear issue?

Yes, issue tracking automation requires specific team states to close a Linear issue. The workflow selects an appropriate completed status from the available team states configured within your project management system to successfully transition the issue.

What is the best way to keep a project board up-to-date when resolving Linear tasks?

The best way to keep a project board up-to-date when resolving Linear tasks is to automate the issue status update. By triggering workflow automation upon task completion, such as a pull request merge, the corresponding Linear issue is programmatically marked as completed.