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linear

Link Linear issues to pull requests and track lifecycle statuses.

1|Updated May 20, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#linear#sub-issues#issue-management#pr-integration#completion-comment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mDevsLabs/mAI --skill linear-mdevslabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/mDevsLabs/mAI/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mDevsLabs/mAI --skill linear-mdevslabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Linear issue management streamlines collaboration and tracking across issues, PRs, and sub-issues by centralizing workflow control in Linear.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PR Creation with Linear Issues: A PR can reference a Linear issue with magic keywords "Fixes LOBE-xxx" to auto-link and auto-close on merge, and a corresponding completion comment on the Linear issue.
  • Lifecycle automation: retrieve issue details, inspect content (including images), check for sub-issues, mark In Progress, update status, and append a completion note.
  • Sub-issue trees: support creating nested issues and organizing them under parent issues to reflect dependencies and work breakdowns.
  • Language & governance: follow guidelines for issue creation and localization to ensure traceability and auditability.

Quick Start

Create a PR that fixes a Linear issue by including "Fixes LOBE-xxx" in the PR body and add a completion comment on the Linear issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I auto-link and close Linear issues from a pull request?▼

To auto-link and close Linear issues, include magic keywords like "Fixes LOBE-xxx" in the PR body. This automates issue resolution by linking the PR and appending a completion comment on the Linear issue upon merge.

What is a Linear sub-issue tree and when do I need it for issue management?▼

A Linear sub-issue tree organizes nested issues under parent issues to reflect dependencies and work breakdowns. You need it for complex software development workflows requiring granular tracking and structured issue resolution.

Does Linear PR integration support lifecycle automation for issue tracking?▼

Yes, Linear PR integration supports lifecycle automation. It retrieves issue details, inspects content including images, checks for sub-issues, marks status as In Progress, updates status, and appends completion notes.

Do I need the Linear server API to automate issue tracking with PRs?▼

Yes, you need the Linear server API to automate issue tracking with PRs. The workflow relies on the API to retrieve issue details, manage sub-issue trees, update lifecycle statuses, and append completion comments.

What's the best way to manage nested issues and dependencies in Linear?▼

The best way to manage nested issues in Linear is by creating sub-issue trees. This organizes nested issues under parent issues to accurately reflect dependencies and structure work breakdowns for better traceability.

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