Linear FAQs

Question 1

What is the Linear MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that provides tools to interact with Linear issue tracking via an MCP (Meta-Control-Program) client, allowing you to manage Linear issues directly from your MCP environment.

Question 2

What functionalities does it currently offer?

Accepted Answer

Currently, it allows you to search for issues within your Linear workspace. Future tools will include creating, updating, and retrieving issues, managing projects, and adding comments.

Question 3

What runtimes are supported?

Accepted Answer

The server supports Bun, Node.js, and can also be compiled into a standalone executable, offering flexibility in how you deploy and run it.

Question 4

How do I integrate this with my MCP client?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate it by adding a JSON configuration to your MCP client, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables (including your Linear API key). Examples for Bun, Node, and standalone execution are provided.

Question 5

What are some of the planned future features?

Accepted Answer

Future features include tools to create, update, and retrieve Linear issues and projects, add comments to issues, and access Linear resources like issues, projects, cycles, teams, users, and organization information.

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