Linear MCP Server

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

FAQ from Linear MCP Server

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.