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Linear MCP Server

by Linear

Linear's official remote MCP server lets an AI assistant read and act on your Linear workspace — listing and filtering issues, viewing projects and status, and creating or updating work. It's hosted at mcp.linear.app with OAuth, and offers a read-only endpoint that only ever exposes read tools.

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Works with

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP).

When to use it

  • Turning a discussion or spec into properly-filed Linear issues
  • Getting a status rollup of a project or cycle without opening Linear
  • Letting an agent plan work against your real backlog

When not to

  • When you want zero write access — use the read-only endpoint instead of the default one

What it does

  • List and filter issues with rich queries
  • View projects, status, and roadmap context
  • Create and update issues (or connect read-only)

How to install

Setup steps with copy-paste config. Sources are cited under each method.

Remote server (OAuth)

Requires: An MCP host that supports remote servers · A Linear account

  1. Add the hosted endpoint

    Point your host at Linear's remote MCP endpoint and authorize with OAuth. Use the /readonly path if you want read-only tools.

    url
    https://mcp.linear.app/mcp

  2. Authorize the workspace

    Complete OAuth; each workspace needs its own auth context, so reconnect per workspace as needed.

How to prompt it

Copy-paste prompts written to exercise this plugin, with what to expect.

File issues from a spec

You have a feature spec and want it broken into tracked work.

Break this spec into Linear issues under the Growth team, set sensible titles and estimates, and link them to a new project called 'Onboarding v2'. Show me the plan before creating anything.

What to expect: The agent proposes a structured set of issues you can approve, then creates them in the right team and project.

  • Ask for a dry run first; approve, then say 'create them' to write.

Tips for getting the most out of it

  • Use the /mcp/readonly endpoint for planning/reporting workflows where the agent should never write.
  • Be specific about team, project, and cycle so issues land in the right place.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I prevent it from modifying my workspace?+

Yes — connect to the read-only endpoint (mcp.linear.app/mcp/readonly), which only exposes read tools.

Pairs well with

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Sources & verification

The facts on this page and where they come from. Anything unverified is labeled — we'd rather say "unknown" than guess.

Install steps, pricing, and availability change often. Always confirm on the official page before relying on setup details.