linear-exec

Execute Linear issues end-to-end with planning, implementation, and status transitions.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the entire lifecycle of a Linear issue, from initial fetching and planning to implementation, testing, and final completion, significantly reducing manual overhead and ensuring a streamlined workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Issue Management: Fetches issue details, updates status, and posts comments.
  • Plan Generation & Execution: Creates detailed implementation plans and executes them phase by phase.
  • Code Implementation & Refactoring: Modifies code based on the plan and runs refactoring.
  • Completion Workflow: Manages status transitions to "In Review" and "Done", including commit and summary.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this skill to take a new feature request in Linear, have the AI plan the implementation, write the code, and move the issue through the development pipeline to completion with minimal human intervention.

Quick Start

Use the linear-exec skill to execute the Linear issue with identifier ABC-123.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-exec

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

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How do I automate a Linear issue from start to finish?

End-to-end Linear issue execution fetches issue details, generates a plan, implements code changes, and transitions the issue status to completion automatically. You trigger the workflow by providing a precise issue identifier like ABC-123, and the system requests user approval at key stages for safe execution.

Can AI plan and implement code changes based on a Linear ticket?

AI can plan and implement code changes from a Linear ticket by fetching the issue details and generating a detailed implementation plan. It then executes this plan phase by phase to modify code and run refactoring automatically during the development workflow.

How does automated issue tracking handle status transitions in Linear?

Automated issue tracking handles status transitions in Linear by managing the completion workflow, which moves tickets to "In Review" and "Done". This process includes generating a final commit and summary after the code implementation and refactoring phases are complete.

Do I need a specific issue identifier to automate my development workflow?

You need a precise issue identifier like ABC-123 to automate your development workflow. The execution process requires this exact identifier to fetch the correct issue details from the Linear API and initiate the planning and implementation phases safely.

What are the limitations of automating project management with code implementation?

A key limitation is that automating project management with code implementation requires user approval at key stages for safe execution. The workflow cannot proceed fully unattended, meaning human intervention is necessary to validate plans and status transitions.