linear

Manage Linear issues and projects via authenticated MCP connections.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexaundre/mycc --skill linear-alexaundre
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/alexaundre/mycc/tree/main/.codex/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexaundre/mycc --skill linear-alexaundre

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes friction from managing issues, projects, and team workflows in Linear by providing a repeatable, natural-language driven process for reading, creating, and updating tickets while preserving workspace context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Triage & Updates: List, search, create, and update issues with labels, priorities, and comments to keep triage consistent.
  • Project & Team Management: Create and maintain projects, cycles, teams, and cross-project dependencies to support sprint planning and release coordination.
  • Documentation & Collaboration: Search and link documentation, add comments, and generate retrospective reports to close feedback loops.
  • Use Case Example: Run a sprint planning session that lists open issues for a team, creates a new cycle, assigns top-priority items, and summarizes remaining gaps.

Quick Start

Create and triage high-priority bugs for the Backend team in Linear, list open issues, and move the top three to In Progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

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How do I triage Linear issues using natural language commands?▼

You can triage Linear issues by listing, searching, creating, and updating tickets with labels, priorities, and comments through a natural-language driven process that preserves workspace context. This requires an authenticated Linear MCP connection via OAuth.

Can I manage sprint planning and cycles in Linear without manual data entry?▼

Yes, sprint planning and cycle management are supported. You can list open issues for a team, create a new cycle, assign top-priority items, and summarize remaining gaps to coordinate releases and balance workloads automatically.

What do I need to connect before managing Linear projects and teams?▼

You need an authenticated Linear MCP connection via OAuth, plus access to your workspace, team, and project identifiers. These identifiers are required for both read and write operations when managing issues and projects.

Does this approach work for searching and linking Linear documentation?▼

Yes, searching and linking documentation is supported. You can search existing docs, add comments to issues, and generate retrospective reports to close feedback loops and maintain collaboration across your Linear workspace.

How do I handle cross-project dependencies during release coordination in Linear?▼

Cross-project dependencies are managed by creating and maintaining projects alongside team cycles. This allows you to map dependencies, coordinate releases, and ensure workload balancing across multiple Linear projects and teams.

What are the limitations of natural language issue tracking with Linear?▼

The process requires an active OAuth connection and access to workspace, team, and project identifiers for read and write operations. Without proper authentication and identifier access, the natural language triage and management functions cannot execute.