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Task Management
Create, update, and complete tasks without switching apps.
Add a task to review the PR by FridayProductivity Updated May 2025
Linear MCP
Create issues, manage projects, and track work in Linear from your AI assistant.
340 stars 1 IDE
55 /100
Quick Overview
Everything you need to know about Linear MCP
Best For
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Project management
- Team collaboration
Requirements
- Node.js 18+ or Bun
Quick Start
- 1Install via npx or bun
- 2Add to your MCP config
- 3Restart your AI assistant
- 4Start using 0 tool
How good is this MCP?
Our scoring algorithm analyzes multiple dimensions to help you make informed decisions.
38 /100
Fair
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Adoption How popular and trusted is this MCP?
51
Based on 340 GitHub stars
Activity Is this project actively maintained?
20
Last updated 300 days ago
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What can this MCP do?
Explore the 0 tools available in Linear MCP
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Get Started in Seconds
Add Linear MCP to your AI coding assistant
4 Compatible IDEs
npx One-command install
1 Required secret
Choose your IDE:
Config file location
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"linear-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@linear/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"LINEAR_API_KEY": "your_linear_api_key"
}
}
}
}Environment Variables Required These secrets are needed for the MCP to work
LINEAR_API_KEYReplaceyour_linear_api_keywith your actual value
1 Save the configuration file
2 Restart Claude Desktop
Ready to use!
Try It Out
Copy these prompts to get started with Linear MCP
How to use these prompts
Open your AI assistant with Linear MCP enabled, paste any prompt below, and watch the magic happen.
3 official examples
Workflows
Use Cases
Common workflows and scenarios for Productivity MCPs
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Note Taking
Capture ideas and notes directly into your knowledge base.
Save these meeting notes to my Work notebook03
Project Tracking
Update project status and track progress conversationally.
What's the status of the Q1 roadmap?04
Knowledge Search
Find information across your notes and documents.
Find my notes about the architecture decision05
Daily Planning
Review and plan your day with AI assistance.
What are my tasks for today?Why use Productivity MCPs?
Key advantages of integrating Linear MCP with your AI assistant
1
Unified Interface
Manage multiple productivity tools from one place.
2
Natural Input
Create tasks and notes in plain language.
3
Context Aware
AI understands your projects and priorities.
4
Quick Capture
Capture ideas instantly without app switching.
Example Prompts — Linear MCP
4 prompts
Important Considerations
- Test with non-critical data first to understand the MCP behavior
- Some operations may not be reversible (like task deletion)
- API rate limits may affect bulk operations
Tools
Common Tool Patterns
Typical tools found in Productivity MCPs
create_task writeCreate a new task with due date and priority
list_tasks readList tasks with filters
search_notes readSearch across notes and documents
create_page writeCreate a new page or document
update_status writeUpdate task or project status
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Technologies commonly used with Linear MCP