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linear

Automate Linear issue management and GitHub pull request creation with Python scripts.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
Search Tags:#software development#Linear#GitHub#issue management#PR automation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xkl2013/lobe --skill linear-xkl2013
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/xkl2013/lobe/tree/main/.agents/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xkl2013/lobe --skill linear-xkl2013

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires linear-api-client, github-api, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of managing issues in Linear, from issue creation and updating to PR association and completion comments, reducing manual overhead and improving collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Issue Management: Execute commands to create, retrieve, and update issues in Linear.
  • PR Creation & Tracking: Automate the creation of pull requests and associate them with Linear issues for easier tracking.
  • Completion Comments: Generate human-readable summary comments for each issue completion for team reference.
  • Use Case: Automate the process of creating a new issue in Linear, linking it to a GitHub pull request, and providing a completion comment, all with minimal input from the user.

Quick Start

Start the Linear Issue Management Skill with the command 'start_linear_issue_management'.

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 management with GitHub pull requests?▼

You can automate Linear issue management by linking GitHub pull request creation and updates to Linear issues using Python scripts and GitHub actions. This reduces manual overhead by automatically creating, retrieving, and updating issues across both platforms.

What's the best way to link a GitHub PR to a Linear issue?▼

The best way to link a GitHub PR to a Linear issue is through automated PR creation and tracking scripts. This Skill associates pull requests directly with your Linear issues, ensuring easier tracking and improved team collaboration.

Do I need API clients to connect Linear with GitHub for issue tracking?▼

Yes, you need the linear-api-client and github-api dependencies to interact with both platforms. These API clients allow the Python scripts to execute commands for issue creation, PR association, and completion comments.

Can I automatically generate completion comments for Linear issues?▼

Yes, you can automatically generate human-readable summary comments for Linear issue completion. This provides team reference by summarizing the resolved issue details without requiring manual input.

How do I start automating issue creation in Linear?▼

You can start automating issue creation in Linear by executing the 'start_linear_issue_management' command. This initiates the process of creating new issues, linking them to GitHub PRs, and providing completion comments with minimal user input.

Does this Linear issue automation work for software development teams using GitHub actions?▼

Yes, this automation is specifically suitable for software development teams utilizing Linear for issue tracking and GitHub for code collaboration. It leverages GitHub actions and Python scripts to manage issues and PRs.

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