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linear-update

Updates Linear issue status, priority, assignee, labels, and due dates via linear-cli.

1|Updated Sep 15, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#cli#issue tracking#linear#deprecated#status update#linear-cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai --skill linear-update-amoai-tech
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear-update
Source: https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai/tree/main/.claude/skills/archive/linear/linear-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai --skill linear-update-amoai-tech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? This Skill provides quick command-line patterns for updating Linear issues without opening the Linear web interface, covering status changes, priority adjustments, assignments, labels, due dates, and comments. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Issue Updates: Change status, priority, assignee, labels, and due dates on Linear issues using linear-cli commands. - Comment Management: List and create comments on issues directly from the terminal. - Agent-Friendly Output: Use flags like --id-only and --output json for scripted automation workflows. - Use Case: When finishing a task, run linear-cli i update LIN-123 -s Done to mark the issue complete, then add a comment referencing the fixing commit. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to update Linear issue LIN-123 by setting its status to Done and adding a comment describing the fix. Note: This Skill is deprecated and superseded by the canonical linear skill; use that instead for new work.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I update a Linear issue status from the command line?▼

Run linear-cli i update followed by the issue ID and the -s flag with the target status, for example linear-cli i update LIN-123 -s Done. You can also set statuses like In Progress the same way.

How to change Linear issue priority using linear-cli?▼

Use the -p flag with a numeric value: linear-cli i update LIN-123 -p 1. The scale is 1 for urgent, 2 for high, 3 for normal, and 4 for low.

Can I assign a Linear issue to myself from the terminal?▼

Yes, run linear-cli i update LIN-123 -a me to assign the issue to yourself. You can also assign to a teammate by passing their name, such as -a "John Doe".

How do I add labels or due dates to Linear issues via CLI?▼

Add labels with the -l flag, repeatable for multiple labels, and set due dates with --due using values like tomorrow or +3d. Example: linear-cli i update LIN-123 -l bug --due tomorrow.

Is the linear-update skill still maintained?▼

No, it is deprecated as of 2026-06-20 and superseded by the canonical linear skill. Its content was merged into the linear skill's SKILL.md and references, and it is scheduled for removal.

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