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linear

Retrieve Linear issues, update statuses, and add completion comments in PR workflows.

Updated Dec 12, 2024
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#linear#comments#issue-management#status-update
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npx skills add https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat --skill linear-kingmacth
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kingmacth/lobe-chat --skill linear-kingmacth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Linear issue management automates the coordination of issue retrieval, status updates, and mandatory completion comments across Linear projects, reducing manual overhead and ensuring consistent workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve and list Linear issues programmatically.
  • Update issue status and attach completion comments across multiple issues automatically.
  • Enforce PR association practices (e.g., including magic keywords) to ensure traceability and closure.

Use Case: When wrapping up a sprint, run Linear workflows to update all related issues to In Review and append standardized completion notes, then link to the corresponding PR.

Quick Start

Retrieve issues and begin automating status updates and completion comments in your PR workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Linear issue status updates when a pull request is merged?▼

You can automate Linear issue management by retrieving issues, updating their statuses, and adding mandatory completion comments across multiple issues referenced in PR workflows.

What is the best way to enforce mandatory completion comments on Linear issues?▼

Enforcing mandatory completion comments on Linear issues requires applying PR workflow guardrails and validations that ensure required steps are followed, including immediate comment updates upon PR association.

Can I update multiple Linear issues simultaneously during a sprint wrap-up?▼

Updating multiple Linear issues simultaneously is supported by programmatically retrieving issues and applying batch status transitions with standardized completion notes across linked pull requests.

How do PR workflows integrate with Linear issue management using magic keywords?▼

PR workflows integrate with Linear issue management by requiring magic keywords to associate pull requests with specific issues, triggering immediate comment updates and enforcing status transitions with guardrails.

Does Linear automation support validating required steps before transitioning issue statuses?▼

Linear automation supports validating required steps by implementing guardrails that verify PR association with magic keywords and enforce completion comments before allowing status transitions across issues.

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