linear

Manage Linear issues, dependencies, and cycles from the command line.

142|19|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joa23/linear-cli --skill linear-joa23
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/joa23/linear-cli/tree/main/internal/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joa23/linear-cli --skill linear-joa23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps software teams coordinate work by managing Linear issues, dependencies, and cycles from the command line, reducing friction and context switching across tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized issue tracking and workflow management via CLI
  • Dependency and cycle visualization and navigation
  • Velocity analytics and sprint planning support
  • Quickstart workflows to accelerate agentic automation

Quick Start

Install the CLI and run linear init to configure your default team and begin managing issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

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How do I manage Linear issues and cycles from the command line?

The linear skill provides deterministic CLI commands to create, track, and navigate Linear issues and cycles directly from the terminal. It outputs JSON for automation and enforces usage guidance, reducing context switching across project management tools.

Can I automate Linear sprint planning and velocity analytics via CLI?

Yes, you can automate Linear sprint planning and velocity analytics via CLI commands that support deterministic workflows. The skill processes cycle data and provides JSON output, enabling integration into automated engineering pipelines for tracking team velocity.

How do I visualize and navigate issue dependencies in Linear?

To visualize and navigate issue dependencies in Linear, use the skill's dependency visualization features accessed via CLI commands. It allows engineering teams to quickly identify blocking relationships and manage dependency chains across active development cycles.

Does this Linear CLI workflow provide JSON output for pipeline automation?

Yes, the Linear CLI workflow provides JSON output specifically designed for pipeline automation. This allows engineering teams to pipe issue tracking data directly into other automation tools and scripts without needing to parse human-readable terminal text.

What is the best way to reduce context switching when tracking software issues?

The best way to reduce context switching when tracking software issues is to centralize workflow management via a CLI tool. Managing Linear issues, dependencies, and cycles from the command line keeps engineering teams in their development environment.

Do I need to configure a default team before managing Linear issues via CLI?

Yes, you need to configure a default team before managing Linear issues via CLI by running the initialization command. This setup step ensures the deterministic CLI workflows correctly route issue creation and cycle tracking to the appropriate engineering group.