linear

Automate Linear issue creation and plan file generation for product workflows.

1|1|Updated Oct 1, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill linear-cenk1cenk2
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Skill: linear
Source: https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/linear
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill linear-cenk1cenk2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams and researchers organize work in Linear by researching, planning, and documenting issues in a structured, repeatable way.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Issue Creation: Create Linear issues with clear context, research findings, and planning notes.
  • Plan-Mode Workflow: Enforces plan-first analysis by initiating plan mode and generating a plan file at ~/.claude/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<project>-<name>.md.
  • Documentation & Reference: Capture research results and turn them into actionable tasks and backlog items.
  • Use Case: For a new feature investigation, generate a plan in plan mode, summarize findings, and produce the initial Linear backlog items.

Quick Start

Plan a new Linear feature investigation by entering plan mode and creating the plan file at ~/.claude/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-feature-name.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about linear

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

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How do I automate planning and issue creation in Linear for a new feature investigation?▼

Automate Linear issue creation by initiating plan mode to generate a structured plan file at ~/.claude/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-project-name.md, then summarize research findings into actionable backlog items.

What is the plan-first workflow for documenting Linear issues?▼

The plan-first workflow enforces structured analysis by creating a deterministic plan file at ~/.claude/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-project-name.md before generating Linear issues, ensuring clear context and research documentation.

Can I turn research results into a structured Linear backlog automatically?▼

Yes, you can capture research results and convert them into structured Linear backlog items by applying this plan-mode workflow to document findings and generate actionable tasks.

Do I need a specific file structure to plan Linear issues with plan mode?▼

Yes, plan mode requires generating a deterministic plan file at ~/.claude/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-project-name.md and adhering to the guidelines defined in SKILL.md to structure Linear issue creation.

What's the best way to structure Linear backlog generation for product teams?▼

The best way to structure Linear backlog generation is using a plan-first analysis workflow that researches, plans, and documents issues in a repeatable structure before creating the actual backlog items.

Why does planning Linear issues require a separate plan file?▼

Planning Linear issues requires a separate plan file to enforce plan-first analysis, capturing research findings and planning notes in a structured markdown format before backlog generation.