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linear

Manage issues, projects, and team workflows in Linear.

28|Updated Jan 3, 2026
Search Tags:#linear#workflow-automation#issue-tracking#project-management#team-collaboration#sprint-planning#bug-triage
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill linear-ma08
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/ma08/botfiles/tree/main/codex/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill linear-ma08

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually tracking, updating, and coordinating Linear issues, projects, and team workflows creates unnecessary overhead and risks inconsistencies for teams managing multiple sprints, bugs, and cross-project dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-End Issue Management: Create, update, triage, and search Linear issues with support for labels, priorities, assignees, and status tracking.
  • Project & Sprint Planning: Build new projects, set up development cycles, assign work, and balance team workloads across active sprints.
  • Use Case Example: For a team preparing for a product release, use this skill to create a dedicated release project, generate milestone issues for feature freeze and beta testing, and assign tasks to relevant team members with clear due dates.

Quick Start

Ask the linear skill to list all high-priority open bugs for your engineering team and move the top 3 to In Progress status.

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 tracking and sprint planning for my engineering team?▼

You can automate Linear issue tracking and sprint planning by managing issues, setting up development cycles, and assigning work to balance team workloads directly through the Linear API tooling.

What is the best way to run a bug triage workflow in Linear?▼

Bug triage workflows in Linear are handled by searching for high-priority open bugs, filtering by team or status, and updating issue statuses to In Progress to eliminate manual tracking overhead.

Do I need an OAuth-connected Linear MCP server to manage projects and cycles?▼

Yes, managing Linear projects and cycles requires a connected Linear MCP server with valid OAuth authentication to securely access your workspace, team, and project data via the native API.

Can I track cross-project dependencies and release milestones in Linear?▼

Yes, you can track cross-project dependencies and plan product releases by creating dedicated release projects, generating milestone issues for feature freezes, and assigning tasks with clear due dates.

Does this approach to Linear project management support team workload balancing?▼

Yes, team workload balancing is supported by assigning issues across active sprints and development cycles, allowing you to monitor and redistribute tasks to prevent bottlenecks.

What are the limitations of automating Linear workflow tasks via an MCP server?▼

Limitations include relying entirely on valid OAuth authentication and a connected Linear MCP server, meaning any workspace data access or issue updates will fail if the API connection is interrupted.

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