Linear MCP Server

Connect Claude to Linear project management systems. Retrieve, create, and manage issues and projects seamlessly.

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Overview

Linear MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that connects AI assistants like Claude to Linear project management systems, allowing seamless interaction with project data.

To use the Linear MCP Server, install it via Smithery or manually configure it with your Linear API key, and then run the server to interact with Linear's GraphQL API.

Access to Linear's GraphQL API through MCP tools - Authentication via Linear API key - Retrieve, create, and manage issues and projects - Comprehensive documentation of available tools

Automating project management tasks with AI assistance.
Creating and updating issues directly from an AI interface.
Managing project data efficiently through voice or text commands.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Linear MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-linear-mcp-server-emmett-deen"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use Linear MCP Server with any AI assistant?

Yes! It is designed to work with Claude and potentially other AI assistants.

Is there a cost to use Linear MCP Server?

The server is open-source and free to use.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

You need Node.js, NPM or Yarn, and a Linear API token.

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