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linear-cli

Manage Linear issues, projects, and teams via command-line interface.

5|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#developer tools#task management#cli#issue tracking#linear
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill linear-cli-oldwinter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear-cli
Source: https://github.com/oldwinter/skills/tree/main/lenny-skills/product-skills/linear-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill linear-cli-oldwinter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of Linear issues, tasks, and projects directly from your terminal, eliminating the need to switch contexts to the web application for common operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Create, view, list, start, update, and delete Linear issues.
  • Project & Team Operations: List teams and projects, manage team members, and configure autolinks.
  • Workflow Integration: Seamlessly create GitHub pull requests pre-populated with issue details.
  • Use Case: Quickly start working on a new task by typing linear issue start and then create a corresponding GitHub pull request with linear issue pr once development is complete.

Quick Start

Use the linear-cli skill to start working on the current issue.

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 using a CLI tool to create, view, list, start, update, and delete tasks directly in your terminal. This eliminates the need to switch contexts to the web application for common operations.

Can I create a GitHub pull request directly from a Linear issue?▼

Yes, you can create a GitHub pull request directly from a Linear issue. The CLI workflow integration pre-populates the pull request with the corresponding issue details once development is complete.

Does the Linear CLI integrate with git and jj version control systems?▼

Yes, the Linear CLI integrates with both git and jj version control systems. This integration provides enhanced workflow automation for tracking issues alongside your code changes.

What Linear project and team operations can I perform using a CLI?▼

Using the Linear CLI, you can list teams and projects, manage team members, and configure autolinks. This allows for comprehensive project and team administration directly from the terminal.

What is the best way to start working on a Linear task without leaving the terminal?▼

The best way to start working on a Linear task without leaving the terminal is to use the CLI to execute the issue start command. You can subsequently generate a linked GitHub pull request once your development work is finished.

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