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Manage issues, projects, and team workflows in Linear via MCP.

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Search Tags:#project management#collaboration#task automation#issue tracking#linear#workflow management
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npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill linear-openai
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/openai/skills/tree/main/skills/.curated/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill linear-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of issues, projects, and team workflows within Linear, enabling efficient task tracking and collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Create, update, list, and retrieve issues with detailed parameters like priority, labels, and assignees.
  • Project & Team Coordination: Organize work into projects, manage team assignments, and track progress through cycles.
  • Use Case: A product manager can use this skill to triage incoming bug reports, assign them to developers, and update their status within a specific sprint cycle.

Quick Start

Use the linear skill to list all open issues assigned to me.

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 and team workflows automatically?▼

Linear issue management involves creating, updating, and tracking tickets to automate team workflows. This skill supports reading and modifying issues, projects, and documentation through the Linear MCP server to streamline task tracking and collaboration.

How does bug triage work with issue tracking in Linear?▼

Bug triage in Linear involves reading incoming bug reports, assigning them to developers, and updating their status within a specific sprint cycle. This workflow allows product managers to efficiently organize and resolve bugs through the MCP server connection.

Do I need an MCP server connection to manage Linear projects?▼

Yes, you need a Linear MCP server connection via OAuth and appropriate workspace permissions to manage Linear projects. This setup allows you to organize work into projects, manage team assignments, and track progress through cycles.

Can I use task automation for sprint planning and workload balancing in Linear?▼

Yes, task automation in Linear supports specific workflows for sprint planning and workload balancing. You can organize work into projects, manage team assignments, and track progress through cycles to balance team workloads effectively.

What's the best way to list all open issues assigned to me in Linear?▼

The best way to list open issues assigned to you in Linear is to use the linear skill to query your assigned tickets. This retrieves detailed parameters like priority, labels, and assignees through the MCP server connection.

Why does updating issue status require workspace permissions in Linear?▼

Updating issue status requires workspace permissions in Linear because the MCP server connection via OAuth needs authorization to modify team workflows. Without appropriate permissions, the skill cannot create, update, or manage issues, projects, and documentation.

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