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linear-workflow

Start and stop Linear issue work with branch creation and status updates via linear-cli.

1|Updated Sep 15, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#pull request#cli#issue tracking#linear#deprecated#git branch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai --skill linear-workflow-amoai-tech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linear-workflow
Source: https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai/tree/main/.claude/skills/archive/linear/linear-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amoai-tech/mdeai --skill linear-workflow-amoai-tech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? This Skill removes the manual overhead of updating Linear issue status, assigning yourself, and creating git branches when starting or stopping development work. Note: this Skill is deprecated and superseded by the canonical linear skill. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Start Work: Assign an issue to yourself, set it to In Progress, and optionally create a git branch with linear-cli i start LIN-123 --checkout. - Stop Work: Unassign and reset issue status with linear-cli i stop LIN-123. - Branch Context: Retrieve the Linear issue tied to the current git branch using linear-cli context. - Use Case: When picking up a ticket, run the start command to sync Linear status and create a matching branch, then create a PR and mark the issue Done when finished. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to start work on Linear issue LIN-123 and create a git branch for it.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start work on a Linear issue from the command line?▼

Run linear-cli i start followed by the issue ID, such as linear-cli i start LIN-123. This assigns the issue to you and sets its status to In Progress. Add the --checkout flag to also create a git branch.

How do I get the Linear issue for my current git branch?▼

Run linear-cli context to retrieve the Linear issue associated with your current git branch. Use linear-cli context --output json to get the result in JSON format for scripting.

Is the linear-workflow skill still maintained?▼

No, linear-workflow is deprecated as of 2026-06-20 and superseded by the canonical linear skill. Its content was merged into .agents/skills/linear/ and it is scheduled for removal after migration approval.

How do I create a pull request linked to a Linear issue?▼

Run linear-cli g pr followed by the issue ID, such as linear-cli g pr LIN-123. After the PR is created, mark the issue complete with linear-cli i update LIN-123 -s Done.

What permissions does the linear-workflow skill need?▼

The skill only allows Bash tool access, as declared in its frontmatter. It executes linear-cli commands for issue management and git branch operations, so a working linear-cli installation is required.

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