Does it support creating new Issues?
Yes, it supports create, read, update, and delete operations.
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Linear MCP Server
MCP tool connecting AI to Linear for task and project management using natural language.
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MCPIndex assessment
Linear MCP brings issue tracking and project context into the AI workflow for teams that run engineering execution in Linear. It is most valuable when the assistant needs current cycle state, ticket priorities, or ownership gaps to help with planning, standup summaries, or triage decisions. Teams that keep Linear well-maintained and updated will see clear benefits; teams with stale cycles or poorly written tickets will get less value. It complements GitHub MCP well for teams that want both code and project context in the same session.
Quick overview
Linear MCP Server enables AI assistants to interact with Linear API to retrieve, create, and update tasks using natural language. Ideal for development teams using Linear as a software project management tool.
Best for
The teams and workflows that benefit most from this tool.
Product and engineering teams that use Linear as their primary issue tracker.
Getting AI help with sprint planning, issue triage, and ownership gap analysis.
Combining project context with code context during development and review sessions.
What this MCP server is best for
- Reviewing Linear issues, cycles, team backlogs, and project status through Linear MCP Server without leaving your planning workflow.
- Useful for checking blocked tickets, summarizing active work, finding ownership gaps, and updating issue context during sprint planning or standups.
- Best for product and engineering teams that run execution in Linear and want the assistant to help with prioritization, triage, and work tracking.
When to choose it
Choose Linear MCP Server when you want an MCP server focused on Project Management and need tighter integration with your existing tools.
Good fit
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Limitations
Things to watch before choosing this tool.
Only as useful as the quality of ticket descriptions and cycle organization.
Does not create or update Linear issues in most configurations.
Less relevant for teams using Jira, GitHub Issues, or other trackers instead.
Linear MCP Server Configuration
Use the following configuration as a starting point for Claude Desktop or any compatible MCP client, then replace placeholder credentials with your own values.
claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers":{"linear":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","@tacticlaunch/mcp-linear"],"env":{"LINEAR_API_TOKEN":"YOUR_LINEAR_API_TOKEN"}}}}How to set up Linear MCP Server
These setup steps cover the typical installation flow for this MCP server.
- 1
Go to linear.app/settings/api and create API Token
- 2
Add config_json with the token
- 3
Restart Claude Desktop
- 4
Ask Claude to display tasks or create a new issue
Compatibility
Supported environments for Linear MCP Server.
Claude Desktop
Yes
Cursor
Yes
VS Code
No
Works well alongside coding tools for teams that plan in Linear and build in GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions for Linear MCP Server.
How do I get a Linear API Token?
From Settings > API > Personal API Keys in Linear.
Does it support filtering by team?
Yes, you can filter by team, project, and status.