Linear Sprint Planning

Facilitates Linear sprint planning and team capacity assessment via API.

8|2|Updated Dec 11, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/djinilabs/helpmaton --skill linear-sprint-planning
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Skill: Linear Sprint Planning
Source: https://github.com/djinilabs/helpmaton/tree/main/apps/backend/src/skills/linear-sprint-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/djinilabs/helpmaton --skill linear-sprint-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of planning sprints and understanding team capacity within Linear by providing clear overviews of projects, issues, and workloads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project and Team Scoping: Organizes work by listing relevant teams and projects.
  • Issue Triage: Displays issues by project/team and status (e.g., Backlog, In Progress) to visualize workflow.
  • Capacity Analysis: Summarizes issue counts by assignee to assess team load and availability.
  • Sprint Scope Definition: Helps identify suitable issues for a sprint by filtering for open or unassigned tasks.

Quick Start

List the open issues for Team Alpha in the project 'Website Redesign'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linear Sprint Planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze team capacity for Linear sprint planning?

Analyze team capacity for Linear sprint planning by summarizing issue counts and estimates by assignee. This provides a clear overview of workloads and availability, helping balance tasks across members.

How do I list open issues by project and status in Linear?

List open issues by project and status in Linear by applying state-based filtering. This retrieves relevant tasks from specific projects or teams, visualizing workflow stages like Backlog or In Progress.

Do I need a Linear API key to retrieve team issues and cycle times?

Yes, you need Linear API access to fetch team, project, and issue data. Retrieving estimates and cycle times for capacity assessment requires authenticated API connectivity.

What is the best way to define sprint scope using Linear issue tracking?

Define sprint scope using Linear issue tracking by filtering for open or unassigned tasks. This triage approach identifies suitable issues based on project context and current team capacity.

Can I organize agile work by listing relevant Linear teams and projects?

Yes, organize agile work by listing relevant Linear teams and projects. This structures data retrieval to scope planning efforts and provides clear overviews of workflows and workloads.