Linear MCP Server

A server that integrates Linear's project management system with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow LLMs to interact with Linear. It features advanced integration capabilities, robust API support, and seamless workflow automation.

Key Features: • Create, update, and search Linear issues through AI interactions • Team collaboration with assignments and comments • Smart search with flexible filtering • User-specific views and organization context • Rich markdown formatting support

Installation Instructions:

Option 1: Automatic Installation (Recommended)

1. Install using Smithery:

   smithery install linear-mcp-server
   

Option 2: Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jerhadf/linear-mcp-server.git
   cd linear-mcp-server
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure Linear API Key:

   • Go to Linear Settings > API > Create Key
   • Copy your API key
   • Create a .env file:

     LINEAR_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
     

4. Start the server:

   npm start
   

Configuration in Claude Desktop:

1. Open Claude Desktop Settings
2. Navigate to Model Context Protocol section
3. Add new server with URL: http://localhost:3000
4. Test connection and save

Usage Example: Ask Claude: "Create a new Linear issue for the authentication bug in the login flow" Claude will use the MCP server to:

• Create a new issue
• Set appropriate labels and priority
• Assign to the relevant team member
• Add detailed description based on the context