linear

Manage Linear issues, projects, and team workflows via MCP tools.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Estom/aiflex --skill linear-estom
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/Estom/aiflex/tree/main/skills-repo/openai-skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Estom/aiflex --skill linear-estom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage and automate issue triage, project organization, and team workflows in Linear to reduce manual coordination and ensure consistent project management actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Workflows: Step-by-step guidance for setting up MCP integration, confirming context, and executing read-then-write operations to avoid accidental changes.
  • Comprehensive Tooling: Supports listing, searching, creating, and updating issues, projects, labels, comments, cycles, and users via Linear MCP.
  • Practical Scenarios: Useful for sprint planning, bug triage, documentation audits, workload balancing, release planning, and automated status updates.

Quick Start

Use the linear skill to list and triage open high-priority issues for a specific team, then create or update issues, labels, or cycles as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

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How do I automate Linear issue triage and project management workflows?

Automate Linear issue triage by using structured workflows to list, search, create, and update issues, projects, and cycles via MCP tools. The skill executes read-then-write operations to reduce manual coordination and prevent accidental changes.

Do I need an MCP server with OAuth to manage Linear issues?

Yes, managing Linear issues requires a connected Linear MCP server with OAuth access. This setup authorizes the skill to interact with your Linear workspace for listing, creating, and updating issues, labels, and comments.

Can I use this for sprint planning and bug triage in Linear?

Yes, you can use this for sprint planning and bug triage in Linear. The skill supports practical scenarios like workload balancing, release planning, documentation audits, and automated status updates through guided step-by-step operations.

What's the best way to update multiple Linear projects and cycles safely?

Update multiple Linear projects and cycles safely by following the skill's structured read-then-write workflow. It confirms context before executing write operations, ensuring your project management actions remain consistent and avoid accidental modifications.

How does automated Linear issue tracking handle team workload balancing?

Automated Linear issue tracking handles workload balancing by listing and searching issues for specific teams, then updating cycles and labels as needed. This reduces manual coordination and ensures consistent project management across the workspace.