Linear MCP (Multi Workspace, PAT Auth)
Drive Linear issues, projects, and workflows across workspaces from your agent using a PAT and 57 tools plus prompts.
Overview
linear-mcp is a MCP server for the Build phase that connects agents to multi-workspace Linear with PAT auth, 57 tools, and 3 prompts.
What is this MCP server?
- 57 MCP tools and 3 prompts for broad Linear coverage
- Multi-workspace support with Linear personal access token (LINEAR_PAT) auth
- Substrate enforcement and drop-in replacement posture vs minimal Linear wrappers
- Shipped as PyPI package adelaidasofia-linear-mcp and MCPB v0.3.2
- stdio transport for Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP hosts
- 57 MCP tools and 3 prompts (server v0.3.2)
- Packages: PyPI adelaidasofia-linear-mcp and MCPB release
What problem does it solve?
Your agent cannot see or update Linear issues and projects without you manually exporting context or maintaining custom API glue.
Who is it for?
Solo builders and tiny teams on Linear who want deep agent-driven issue and project operations during development.
Skip if: Jira-only shops, builders who do not use Linear, or users who need OAuth enterprise SSO without PAT setup.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can query and mutate Linear work across workspaces using a documented PAT and a wide MCP tool set.
- Agent-callable Linear operations across issues, projects, and workflows
- Prompt-backed flows alongside 57 structured MCP tools
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Journey fit
Canonical shelf is build because day-to-day issue tracking, cycles, and delivery planning happen while you ship product. PM subphase matches Linear as the system of record for tasks, roadmaps, and engineering coordination.
How it compares
Full-featured Linear MCP integration (57 tools), not a single-purpose create-issue script.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is linear-mcp for?
Developers using Linear who want Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex to manage issues and projects via MCP with a personal API key.
When should I use linear-mcp?
Use it while building when backlog updates, triage, and project queries should flow between your agent and Linear in real time.
How do I add linear-mcp to my agent?
Create a LINEAR_PAT at linear.app/settings/account/security, install PyPI adelaidasofia-linear-mcp or the v0.3.2 MCPB, and register the stdio server in your MCP config.