Linear MCP Server

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About Linear MCP Server

linear MCP server based on mcp-go

Linear MCP Server config

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Overview

What is Linear MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Linear, written in Go. It provides tools for interacting with the Linear API through the MCP protocol, enabling AI assistants and MCP-compatible tools to manage Linear issues, comments, and teams.

How to use Linear MCP Server?

Set the LINEAR_API_KEY environment variable, then run the pre-built binary with ./linear-mcp-go serve. Use --write-access to enable write tools. The setup command automates installation and configuration for Cline (VSCode extension). Pre-built binaries are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows on GitHub Releases.

Key features of Linear MCP Server

Create, update, search, and retrieve Linear issues
Add comments to issues and reply to existing comments
URL-aware comment operations (paste Linear comment URLs directly)
Retrieve team information with optional name filter
Supports creating sub-issues (parent-child relationships)
Rate-limited API requests to respect Linear's limits

Use cases of Linear MCP Server

Manage Linear issues through natural language via an AI assistant
Automate issue creation, updates, and comments in development workflows
Retrieve and filter user‑assigned issues for project tracking
Integrate Linear into MCP‑compatible tools for centralized task management

Frequently asked questions

How do I run the server?

Set `LINEAR_API_KEY` environment variable and execute `./linear-mcp-go serve`. By default the server runs in read‑only mode; use `--write-access` to enable create/update/comment tools.

Can I create sub‑issues?

Yes. Use the `linear_create_issue` tool with the `makeSubissueOf` parameter set to the parent issue ID (e.g., `"TEAM-123"`).

Does the server support comment URLs?

Yes. The `thread` parameter in `linear_add_comment`, `linear_reply_to_comment`, and `linear_update_issue_comment` accepts full Linear comment URLs and automatically resolves them to UUIDs.

How do I set up the server for Cline?

Run `./linear-mcp-go setup` (optionally with `--write-access` and `--auto-approve` flags). The command installs the binary and configures Cline to use the server.

What platforms are supported?

Pre‑built binaries are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Building from source requires Go 1.23 or higher.

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