linear-plan

Structure vague ideas into Linear issues with duplicates, subtasks, and dependencies.

1|Updated Jan 22, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gotomts/dotfiles --skill linear-plan
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear-plan
Source: https://github.com/gotomts/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/linear-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gotomts/dotfiles --skill linear-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structure ambiguous feature ideas and requests into clear, actionable Linear issues to reduce duplication, clarify acceptance criteria, and prepare work for implementation and tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Duplicate detection: Check existing team issues via the linear CLI and surface potential duplicates before creating new items.
  • Interactive refinement: Collect purpose, acceptance criteria, and impact through guided questions to produce a concise title and description.
  • Issue structuring: Propose priority, labels, subtasks, and dependency relationships and optionally create parent and sub-issues after user approval.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to convert the idea Add category management for coffee gear into a proposed Linear issue with title, description, acceptance criteria, subtasks, and dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert vague product ideas into structured Linear issues?

To convert vague product ideas into structured Linear issues, you need a tool that interactively collects purpose, acceptance criteria, and impact, then proposes titles, descriptions, subtasks, and dependencies for team tracking.

What is the best way to avoid creating duplicate Linear issues for feature requests?

Avoid creating duplicate Linear issues for feature requests by performing duplicate detection against existing team issues via the linear CLI before proposing and creating any new items.

Do I need the linear CLI configured to manage subtasks and dependencies for my team?

Yes, you need the authenticated linear CLI and a configured target team to manage subtasks and dependencies, as the workflow requires explicit user approval before creating or modifying issues through the CLI.

Can I interactively refine acceptance criteria before creating a Linear issue?

Yes, you can interactively refine acceptance criteria through guided questions that collect the purpose and impact of the feature request, ensuring the final Linear issue has a concise title and clear description.

Does issue planning with dependency management automatically create parent and sub-issues in Linear?

Issue planning with dependency management does not automatically create parent and sub-issues; it proposes priority, labels, and dependency relationships, requiring explicit user approval before any creation or modification occurs.