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linear-issue-creator

Create structured Linear issues with main items and sub-issues.

18|3|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#linear#issues#sub-issues#project-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/buYoung/skills --skill linear-issue-creator-buyoung
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear-issue-creator
Source: https://github.com/buYoung/skills/tree/main/skills/linear-issue-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buYoung/skills --skill linear-issue-creator-buyoung

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams systematically create Linear work items by automatically generating a main issue and dependent sub-issues, all tied to a project and prefixed with the project name to ensure consistent tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate one main Linear issue and multiple sub-issues with a shared parent.
  • Enforce [ProjectName] title prefix for all created issues.
  • Apply exactly two labels to each sub-issue: one area label and one type label.
  • Support both Generic and PRD Pipeline workflows.
  • Provide templates and guidance per references/templates.md for main and sub-issues.

Quick Start

Describe your project, work description, and area/type, then run Linear:save_issue to create the main issue and sub-issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-issue-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create structured Linear issues with sub-issues automatically?▼

To create structured Linear issues, you provide a project description, work details, and area or type labels to generate a main issue with dependent sub-issues. This enforces project linking, title prefixes, and template-driven descriptions automatically.

Can I automatically link sub-issues to a main Linear issue for project tracking?▼

Yes, you can automatically link sub-issues to a main Linear issue to ensure consistent project tracking. The workflow generates a shared parent issue and ties all sub-issues to the specified project.

How do I enforce consistent title prefixes and labels for Linear sub-issues?▼

You can enforce consistent title prefixes and labels by applying a shared project name prefix to all issues and assigning exactly two labels to each sub-issue. This standardizes tracking across frontend and backend teams.

Does this Linear issue automation support PRD workflows and bug fixes?▼

Yes, this Linear issue automation supports PRD workflows, bug fixes, and feature work. It uses template-driven descriptions to manage both generic and PRD pipeline workflows for frontend and backend teams.

What is the best way to manage Linear issue templates for feature work?▼

The best way to manage Linear issue templates is using predefined structures from references/templates.md for main and sub-issues. This ensures consistent formatting and applies project linking automatically.

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