linear

Manage Linear issues, projects, and teams via GraphQL API using curl.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2025

Search Tags:#api #graphql #linear #curl #project-management #issue-management #team-management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill linear-lucasfth

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/lucasfth/config/tree/main/.hermes/skills/productivity/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill linear-lucasfth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage Linear issues, projects, and teams via the GraphQL API using an API key. Create, update, search, and organize issues. All operations via curl — no dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Issue/Project management: interact with Linear via GraphQL to manage issues, projects, and teams.
CRUD operations: create, update, search, and organize Linear items across a workspace.
No OAuth, curl-based workflow: authentication with API key and curl-based requests for deterministic tasks.

Quick Start

Set LINEAR_API_KEY in your environment and start issuing curl commands to interact with the Linear GraphQL API.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage Linear issues using the GraphQL API with curl?▼

You can manage Linear issues by sending curl requests to the Linear GraphQL endpoint. This requires setting a LINEAR_API_KEY in your environment to authenticate and execute create, update, and search operations.

Can I create and update Linear projects without OAuth dependencies?▼

Yes, you can create and update Linear projects without OAuth by using an API key. This curl-based workflow enables deterministic CRUD operations on issues and teams without requiring external dependencies.

What is needed to automate Linear team management via GraphQL?▼

Automating Linear team management requires a LINEAR_API_KEY, the curl command line tool, and access to the Linear GraphQL endpoint. You use these to programmatically organize items across teams.

Does this curl-based approach work for searching Linear issues across teams?▼

Yes, searching Linear issues across teams works via curl. By querying the Linear GraphQL API with your LINEAR_API_KEY, you can retrieve and organize workspace items programmatically.

Are there limitations to organizing Linear items using API key authentication?▼

Organizing Linear items via API key is limited to the capabilities of the Linear GraphQL API endpoint. It is designed for deterministic, programmatic workflows rather than interactive OAuth-based user sessions.