Linear

Linear MCP Server

Key Features & Capabilities

Linear connects to your favorite tools including Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and more, using the latest language models to power workflows from semantic search to summarizing your team's project updates. The Linear MCP (Model Context Protocol) server represents the cutting-edge integration between Linear's sophisticated project management platform and leading AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude.

The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that enables developers to build secure, two-way connections between their data sources and AI-powered tools, providing a universal, open standard for connecting AI systems with data sources.

In March 2025, OpenAI officially adopted the MCP, with Sam Altman describing the adoption of MCP as a step toward standardizing AI tool connectivity.

Key Capabilities & Value Proposition

21 Comprehensive Linear Tools Available

The Linear MCP server provides access to 21 specialized tools covering every aspect of Linear project management:

Issue Management

• list_issues - Comprehensive issue listing with advanced filtering
• get_issue - Detailed issue retrieval including attachments and git branches
• create_issue - Intelligent issue creation with context awareness
• update_issue - Dynamic issue modification and status updates
• list_my_issues - Personal task management and priority tracking

Project & Team Coordination

• list_projects & get_project - Strategic project overview and tracking
• create_project & update_project - AI-powered project lifecycle management
• list_teams & get_team - Team structure and collaboration insights
• list_users & get_user - Team member coordination and assignment

Advanced Workflow Features

• list_comments & create_comment - Contextual communication and feedback
• list_issue_statuses & get_issue_status - Workflow state management
• list_issue_labels - Advanced categorization and filtering
• get_document & list_documents - Documentation integration and knowledge management
• search_documentation - AI-powered Linear feature discovery

Primary Use Cases & Target Audience

For Development Teams and Product Managers

Linear is very much built for your engineering and product team to tie in all of this information together. The Linear MCP server is specifically designed for:

• Software Development Teams: Product development teams manage sprints, backlogs, and product roadmaps effortlessly.

• Engineering Organizations: Teams that operate within Agile frameworks or seek streamlined project management tools, particularly beneficial for teams that value intuitive design and fast, effortless workflows.

• AI-Forward Product Teams: Teams leveraging AI assistance for project coordination, bug triage, and feature planning

• Remote and Hybrid Teams: Keep everyone connected and aligned, regardless of location.

Competitive Advantages Over Traditional Tools

Linear is just better and more modern in just about every way. Teams that use Linear often greatly enjoy using it, and have an appreciation for it (hugely advocating it).

Unlike traditional project management software that tries to do everything for everyone, Linear focuses on speed, simplicity, and clarity, blending structured project tracking with a developer-friendly interface and tight integrations.

Why Choose Linear MCP Server for AI Integration?

Seamless ChatGPT Custom Connectors

• Natural Language Issue Creation: Convert conversational requests into structured Linear issues
• Intelligent Project Queries: Ask ChatGPT complex questions about project status, team workload, and sprint progress
• Automated Workflow Assistance: Leverage ChatGPT to suggest optimal issue assignments and priority adjustments

Advanced Claude Custom Connectors

• Context-Aware Project Analysis: Claude's deep reasoning capabilities combined with Linear's comprehensive project data
• Strategic Planning Support: Advanced project roadmap analysis and resource allocation recommendations
• Documentation Intelligence: Automatic Linear documentation search and knowledge synthesis

Remote MCP Server Capabilities

The Linear MCP server operates as a remote MCP server, providing:

• Enterprise-Grade Security: Secure API key authentication with Linear's robust permission system
• Scalable Performance: Handles large teams and complex project hierarchies efficiently
• Real-Time Synchronization: Live updates between Linear and AI assistant interactions

Real-World Linear MCP Server Applications

1. AI-Powered Bug Triage: "Our developers triage bugs, zip through the Triage view, assign issues, label them, and move them to a sprint only using the keyboard."

2. Intelligent Sprint Planning: Leverage AI to analyze team velocity, predict sprint capacity, and suggest optimal task distribution

3. Automated Project Reporting: Generate comprehensive project status reports by combining Linear data with AI analysis

4. Smart Documentation Management: Use AI to search Linear documentation and provide contextual help during development