linear-create

Create Linear issues from natural language with suggested metadata.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/macintacos/dotfiles --skill linear-create-macintacos
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Skill: linear-create
Source: https://github.com/macintacos/dotfiles/tree/main/managed/private_dot_claude/skills/linear-create
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/macintacos/dotfiles --skill linear-create-macintacos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating new issues in Linear by converting natural language descriptions into structured issue tickets, complete with suggested metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Issue Creation: Converts freeform text into a Linear issue.
  • Metadata Suggestion: Proposes project, labels, milestones, and priority.
  • Duplicate Detection: Checks for existing similar issues before creation.
  • Use Case: You need to report a bug or request a new feature. Instead of navigating the Linear UI, you simply describe the issue in a chat, and the Skill handles the rest, ensuring all necessary details are captured and organized.

Quick Start

Use the linear-create skill to create a new Linear issue for fixing the login bug.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-create

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Linear issues from natural language text?

To create Linear issues from natural language, describe the task or bug in a chat. The skill converts your text into a structured ticket, suggests project labels and priority, and uses the Linear API to create the issue after your approval.

Can I automatically suggest project and priority when reporting a bug in Linear?

Yes, when reporting a bug in Linear, the skill automatically suggests the appropriate project, labels, milestones, and priority based on your natural language description before submitting the issue.

How does natural language issue tracking handle duplicate detection in Linear?

Natural language issue tracking handles duplicate detection by checking for existing similar issues in Linear before creating a new ticket, ensuring you avoid redundant entries.

What do I need to connect a chat interface to the Linear API for task creation?

You need to provide a natural language description of your task. The skill resolves team and project context internally and handles the Linear API connection to draft and create the issue.

Does creating Linear issues from text require manual review before submission?

Yes, creating Linear issues from text requires manual review. The skill crafts a refined title and description, presents a draft for your approval, and only then creates the issue using the Linear API.

What is the best way to report a new feature request in Linear without using the UI?

The best way to report a feature request without navigating the Linear UI is describing it in natural language. The skill resolves context, suggests metadata, presents a draft for approval, and creates the issue.