linear

Automate Linear issue retrieval, updates, and comments with MCP tools.

Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #commenting #linear #project-management #issue-management #MCP-tools

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npx skills add https://github.com/Chenm4/VoiceChatAssistant --skill linear-chenm4

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/Chenm4/VoiceChatAssistant/tree/main/lobehub-main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chenm4/VoiceChatAssistant --skill linear-chenm4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates Linear issue management by coordinating retrieval, updates, and comments across issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve issue details before starting work
Update issue status and add completion comments
Ensure PR associations with required keywords when creating PRs

Quick Start

Locate issue LOBE-123, update its status to In Progress, and add a standard completion comment.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Linear issue status updates and completion comments?▼

You can automate Linear issue status updates and completion comments by using this skill to coordinate retrieval, apply status changes, and enforce mandatory completion comments across issues within Linear MCP-enabled toolchains.

What is required to automate Linear issue workflows end-to-end?▼

Automating Linear issue workflows requires Linear MCP tools to be available in your environment, enabling the skill to retrieve issues, update statuses, and enforce creation labels and PR keyword associations.

How do I ensure PR keyword associations when managing Linear issues?▼

To ensure PR keyword associations when managing Linear issues, this skill enforces required keywords during PR creation, linking pull requests directly to specific Linear issues like LOBE-xxx within your project management workflow.

Can I retrieve Linear issue details before starting work automatically?▼

Yes, you can retrieve Linear issue details before starting work automatically. The skill coordinates issue retrieval as the first step, ensuring you have the necessary context before updating statuses or adding comments.

Does this Linear automation skill work without MCP tools?▼

No, this Linear automation skill does not work without MCP tools. It explicitly requires Linear MCP tools to be available and enabled in your toolchain to execute retrieval, updates, and comment enforcement.