linear-task-selector

Retrieve Linear backlog tasks and save selected task details for downstream workflows.

Updated Sep 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/timogilvie/claude-workflow --skill linear-task-selector
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Skill: linear-task-selector
Source: https://github.com/timogilvie/claude-workflow/tree/main/skills/linear-task-selector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timogilvie/claude-workflow --skill linear-task-selector

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually sifting through Linear backlog and copying task details is time-consuming and prone to errors. This Skill automates task fetching and selection, streamlining the start of any development workflow and ensuring accurate context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Backlog Fetching: Retrieve tasks from specified Linear projects (e.g., "Hokusai data pipeline").
  • Interactive Task Selection: Present tasks in a clean, numbered list for easy user choice.
  • Context Saving: Store selected task details (ID, title, description, labels) for seamless use in downstream workflow steps.
  • Use Case: Start a new feature development by automatically fetching all 'Backlog' tasks from your 'Hokusai' Linear project, letting you pick the next item to work on with a single number.

Quick Start

Fetch tasks from the "Hokusai" Linear project and let me select one for a new feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-task-selector

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate fetching tasks from my Linear backlog?

Automate backlog fetching by connecting to your Linear project and retrieving all tasks from your backlog status. This Skill pulls tasks from specified Linear projects like 'Hokusai data pipeline', presenting them in a numbered list for immediate selection without manual copying.

Can I use Linear task selection to streamline feature development workflows?

Yes. Interactive task selection lets you pick specific Linear tasks for feature, bugfix, or plan workflows. The Skill fetches relevant backlog items, displays them cleanly, and stores selected task details—ID, title, description, labels—for seamless handoff to downstream development steps.

What context does this Skill preserve when I select a Linear task?

When you select a task, the Skill saves task ID, title, full description, and labels for use in subsequent workflow steps. Context sanitization and persistence ensure accurate, error-free task information flows through your entire development pipeline.

Do I need API access to retrieve tasks from Linear?

Yes. The Skill requires Linear API access to fetch backlog items from your projects. You'll need appropriate Linear credentials and permissions to retrieve tasks from specified project backlogs.

How does this reduce manual work in task management?

Manual backlog sifting and copying task details is error-prone and time-consuming. This Skill automates fetching and presents curated task lists, eliminating copy-paste work and ensuring accurate context capture at the start of any development workflow.

Can I filter Linear tasks by project before selecting one?

Yes. You specify which Linear project to fetch tasks from—such as 'Hokusai' or any other project name. The Skill retrieves all backlog tasks from that project, letting you select the next item to work on with a single action.