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linear

Manage Linear issues via MCP tools for retrieval, updates, and comments.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#linear#workflows#issue-tracking#project-management#pull-request#mcp-tools
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npx skills add https://github.com/samiabid/lobehub-railway --skill linear-samiabid
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/samiabid/lobehub-railway/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samiabid/lobehub-railway --skill linear-samiabid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates Linear issue management by interfacing with Linear MCP tools to retrieve issue details, enumerate sub-issues, update statuses, and attach completion comments. It helps teams keep Linear workflows consistent and reduce manual overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve issue details using mcp__linear-server__get_issue and list sub-issues with mcp__linear-server__list_issues.
  • Update issue status with mcp__linear-server__update_issue and add completion comments with mcp__linear-server__create_comment.
  • Enforce per-issue completion rules, support creating issues with the required "claude code" label, and ensure PRs include the standard keywords (e.g., Fixes/Closes/Resolves LOBE-xxx).

Quick Start

Use the linear skill to retrieve issue details for LOBE-123 and update its status to "In Review" with a completion comment.

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 status updates and add completion comments?▼

Use Linear MCP tools to retrieve issue details with mcp__linear-server__get_issue, update status with mcp__linear-server__update_issue, and attach completion comments with mcp__linear-server__create_comment. This automates end-to-end issue lifecycle management without manual intervention.

Can I retrieve and manage sub-issues within a Linear parent issue?▼

Yes, enumerate sub-issues using mcp__linear-server__list_issues to retrieve nested tasks, then update their statuses individually. This enables hierarchical issue tracking across parent-child workflows.

What Linear MCP tools do I need to set up before automating workflows?▼

Linear MCP tooling must be available and accessible. Required APIs include mcp__linear-server__get_issue, mcp__linear-server__list_issues, mcp__linear-server__update_issue, and mcp__linear-server__create_comment to execute automation.

How do I enforce issue completion rules tied to pull requests and Linear references?▼

Enforce per-issue rules by ensuring PRs include standard keywords (Fixes/Closes/Resolves LOBE-xxx) and create issues with the required "claude code" label. This ties PR completion to issue state transitions.

Can I use Linear automation with project management workflows across multiple teams?▼

Yes, automate issue management across project workflows by retrieving issue details, updating statuses, and adding comments through Linear MCP APIs. Reduces manual overhead and keeps workflows consistent at team and organizational scale.

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