Linear Automation

Automate Linear issue tracking, cycle planning, and GitHub-integrated workflows.

368|75|Updated Jan 29, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill linear-automation

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Skill: Linear Automation
Source: https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/main/linear-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill linear-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the management of issues, cycles, and roadmaps within Linear, significantly reducing manual effort and improving engineering team efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Issue Management: Create, update, and track issues with predefined templates and triggers.
Cycle Planning & Tracking: Automate cycle setup, progress reporting, and milestone management.
GitHub Integration: Seamlessly link branches, PRs, and CI/CD events to Linear issues.
Use Case: Automatically assign an issue to the creator when its status changes to "In Progress" and link a newly created GitHub PR to the issue, updating its status to "In Review".

Quick Start

Use the Linear Automation skill to create a new bug report with the title "App crashes on login" and description "Users are unable to log in due to a crash."

Frequently Asked Questions about Linear Automation

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

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How do I automate Linear issue tracking and status changes for my engineering team?▼

Automating Linear issue tracking involves using triggers to manage issue lifecycles and automatically update status changes based on GitHub events. This reduces manual effort by applying predefined templates and automating assignments when issues move to In Progress.

Can I link GitHub pull requests to Linear issues and update their status automatically?▼

Yes, GitHub integration allows you to seamlessly link branches, PRs, and CI/CD events to Linear issues. When a PR is created, it links to the issue and automatically updates its status to In Review.

What is the best way to automate cycle planning and track team velocity in Linear?▼

Automating cycle planning in Linear involves automating cycle setup, milestone management, and progress reporting. This workflow provides automated reporting on team velocity and cycle progress to improve engineering efficiency.

How do I break down Linear epics into sub-issues and standardize bug reports?▼

Breaking down Linear epics into sub-issues is supported by issue templates for bugs and feature requests. These templates standardize issue creation, ensuring consistent reporting and easier tracking across the team.

Does Linear automation require GitHub integration to manage issue lifecycles?▼

Linear automation leverages GitHub integration to manage issue lifecycles by linking CI/CD events and PRs to issues. While GitHub integration enhances status automation, issue templates and cycle planning can still be configured independently.

Why use automated triggers for Linear roadmap management instead of manual updates?▼

Automated triggers for Linear roadmap management eliminate manual updates by synchronizing issue statuses with development events. This ensures accurate milestone tracking and real-time visibility into engineering workflows without manual intervention.