Linear MCP Server
Connect Claude to Linear for issue tracking. Create, update, and search issues, manage projects, and track team workflows.
December 21, 2025by Community
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
Setup: 1. Go to Linear Settings > API > Personal API Keys 2. Create a new API key 3. Add the key to your environment CLI Command: LINEAR_API_KEY=lin_api_... claude mcp add linear -- npx -y mcp-server-linear Features: - Create and update issues - Search across projects - Manage workflows and labels
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"linear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-linear"],
"env": {
"LINEAR_API_KEY": "lin_api_..."
}
}
}
}
