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Automate Linear issue workflows with status updates and completion comments.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#commenting#linear#project-management#issue-management#pr-integration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Staysr/lobe-windos-build --skill linear-staysr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/Staysr/lobe-windos-build/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Staysr/lobe-windos-build --skill linear-staysr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Linear issue management enables teams to coordinate issues and PRs with mandatory completion workflows, ensuring consistency and traceability across development cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guarded PR workflows: enforce magic keywords in PRs that reference Linear issues to automatically associate work and trigger completion comments.
  • End-to-end issue lifecycle: retrieve issue details, update statuses, add completion notes, and create new issues with required labels.
  • Use Case: a product team uses Linear to track feature work across issues and PRs, ensuring every issue gets a final completion update before closure.

Quick Start

Just trigger the Linear workflow for a PR or issue referencing LOBE-xyz to start the automated lifecycle.

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 lifecycle updates from a pull request?▼

Automating Linear issue lifecycle updates from a pull request works by enforcing magic keywords in PRs that reference Linear issues, which triggers deterministic API calls to retrieve issue details, update statuses, and post completion comments.

How do I ensure mandatory completion comments are added before closing Linear issues?▼

To ensure mandatory completion comments are added before closing Linear issues, use an automated workflow that enforces PR association keywords and applies final completion notes to the referenced issue upon closure.

Can I automatically create new Linear issues with required labels through an API workflow?▼

Yes, you can automatically create new Linear issues with required labels by triggering an automated workflow that utilizes the Linear API's issue creation and labeling endpoints to enforce project management consistency.

What's the best way to enforce PR association keywords for Linear issue management?▼

The best way to enforce PR association keywords for Linear issue management is to use a guarded PR workflow that validates magic keywords in pull requests to automatically associate work and trigger issue status updates.

Does linear workflow work without additional dependencies for issue tracking?▼

Yes, the linear workflow operates without additional dependencies, functioning independently to execute deterministic Linear API calls for retrieving, updating, and commenting on project management issues.

Why does my automated Linear workflow fail to update issue status when a PR is merged?▼

Automated Linear workflows fail to update issue status when a PR is merged if the required magic keywords are missing from the PR description, preventing the system from validating PR association and triggering the update API calls.

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