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linear-cli

Manage Linear issues, projects, and labels from a CLI.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#sdk#linear#command-line#project-management#issue-management
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npx skills add https://github.com/CaptainPhantasy/floyd-v5 --skill linear-cli-captainphantasy
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Skill: linear-cli
Source: https://github.com/CaptainPhantasy/floyd-v5/tree/main/extensibility/skills/integrations/linear-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CaptainPhantasy/floyd-v5 --skill linear-cli-captainphantasy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @linear/sdk, dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a lightweight command-line interface to manage Linear issues, teams, projects, and labels, enabling rapid operational workflows from your terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List teams, view issues, create and update issues, manage projects and labels from the command line.
  • Automate repetitive Linear tasks in software engineering workflows and integrate with scripts for CI/CD.
  • Use cases include quickly provisioning tasks, tracking progress, and coordinating across teams with JSON-formatted outputs.

Quick Start

Run the linear CLI with subcommands to list teams, view issues, and create or update tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Linear issues from the command line?▼

You can manage Linear issues from the command line by running a lightweight CLI that uses the @linear/sdk to list teams, view issues, create tasks, and update projects directly from your terminal.

Can I automate Linear project tracking in CI/CD pipelines?▼

Yes, you can automate Linear project tracking in CI/CD pipelines by integrating the CLI scripts into your workflows to automatically provision tasks, assign issues, and output progress in JSON format.

Do I need a Linear API key to use a CLI for issue management?▼

Yes, you need a Linear API key to use a CLI for issue management. The tool requires a LINEAR_API_KEY configured via environment variables or a .env file to authenticate requests through the @linear/sdk.

What's the best way to create and assign Linear tasks across teams without a GUI?▼

The best way to create and assign Linear tasks across teams without a GUI is using a command-line interface that supports issue creation, assignment, and label management with structured JSON outputs for rapid operational workflows.

Does the Linear CLI support listing projects and labels alongside issue tracking?▼

Yes, the Linear CLI supports listing projects and labels alongside issue tracking. It provides subcommands to manage teams, view issues, update tasks, and coordinate project labels entirely from the terminal.

Why use a command-line tool for Linear issue management instead of the web app?▼

You use a command-line tool for Linear issue management to automate repetitive software engineering workflows, rapidly provision tasks, and integrate issue tracking directly into scripts without switching to the web app.

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