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Read and update Linear issues, comments, projects, cycles, and users via MCP.

1.7k|523|Updated May 5, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#commenting#issue tracking#linear#triage#workflow status#mcp_call
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent --skill linear-lilac-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent/tree/main/skills/integrations/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent --skill linear-lilac-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Linear knowledge and admin tasks often require jumping between multiple UI pages and copying IDs, which slows issue triage, updates, and planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read issues with full context: Fetch a single issue (and its comment thread head) so you can summarize what matters without manual searching.
  • Write back to Linear: Create and update issues and add comments using the Linear MCP server tools through mcp_call, without exposing tokens or endpoints.
  • Navigate projects, cycles, and people: List teams, projects, cycles, labels, statuses, and users to answer “what’s going on” questions reliably.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to list the Linear issues you started this week and summarize their current states.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I update Linear issues and post comments without leaving my workflow?▼

You can update Linear issues and add comments directly through the Linear MCP server using mcp_call, which securely handles authorization without exposing tokens, allowing seamless issue triage and status updates within your current workflow.

Can I list Linear projects, cycles, and users to find out what my team is working on?▼

Yes, you can list teams, projects, cycles, labels, statuses, and users in Linear to reliably answer status questions and summarize what is going on across your team or specific cycle without manual searching.

How do I fetch and summarize a single Linear issue with its comment thread?▼

Fetch a single Linear issue and its comment thread head to extract and summarize the relevant context, reducing the need to jump between multiple UI pages and manually copy IDs for issue triage.

Does managing Linear issues through mcp_call require me to provide API tokens?▼

No, managing Linear issues through mcp_call relies on the runtime to securely inject authorization, meaning you do not need to manually expose tokens or endpoints to read issues, create bugs, or post status updates.

What is the best way to triage Linear bugs and plan execution for a specific cycle?▼

The best way to triage Linear bugs and plan execution is to use mcp_call to read issue contexts, update workflow statuses, and navigate project cycles, enabling efficient planning and status updates for a specific team.

Are there limitations when using the Linear MCP server to file or update bugs?▼

The Linear MCP server integration relies on the runtime to securely inject authorization and parses JSON responses to summarize data, but specific limitations on bulk filing or complex bug updates are not detailed in the metadata.

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