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Automate Linear issue status updates and completion comments via MCP tools.

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Search Tags:#automation#linear#comments#workflows#issue-tracking#pull-request#mcp-tools
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npx skills add https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub --skill linear-lobehub
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub --skill linear-lobehub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies managing Linear issues by automating common tasks such as retrieving issue details, listing sub-issues, updating statuses, and adding completion comments to improve transparency and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve issue details with mcp__linear-server__get_issue.
  • List sub-issues using mcp__linear-server__list_issues with a parentId filter.
  • Update issue status on completion with mcp__linear-server__update_issue.
  • Add completion comments via mcp__linear-server__create_comment.
  • PR Association: When creating PRs for Linear issues, include magic keywords in the PR body (e.g., Fixes LOBE-XXX, Closes LOBE-XXX, Resolves LOBE-XXX).
  • Triggering references and project management tasks: issues referenced as LOBE-xxx trigger workflows.

Quick Start

Use the linear skill to retrieve issue details for an issue reference (e.g., LOBE-123), update its status on completion, and add a completion comment.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

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

Automating Linear issue status updates requires including magic keywords like Fixes, Closes, or Resolves LOBE-XXX in the pull request body. This triggers the issue workflow to update the status and post completion comments automatically.

How do I retrieve Linear sub-issues for a specific parent task?▼

Retrieving Linear sub-issues involves listing issues and applying a parentId filter. This narrows the returned issue data to only those nested under the specified parent task within the Linear project.

Does automating Linear issue workflows require any specific environment setup?▼

Automating Linear issue workflows requires Linear MCP tools to be available in your environment. The automation coordinates issue data retrieval and status updates by leveraging these specific server tools.

Can I automatically add completion comments to Linear issues when a task finishes?▼

Adding completion comments to Linear issues is supported by creating comments through the automation workflow. This improves transparency and traceability across Linear projects whenever an issue is marked as complete.

What is the best way to manage Linear issue lifecycles across multiple projects?▼

Managing Linear issue lifecycles is best handled by coordinating issue data retrieval, sub-issue listing, status updates, and completion comments. This approach satisfies functional requirements across various Linear projects and LOBE references.

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