Linear

Manage Linear projects, issues, and tasks via the bundled Node CLI and the official Linear API. Use when you need to read, create, update, or organize Linear...

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Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Linear Workflow Management

Manage Linear issues and projects through the bundled CLI at

{baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js

Scope and Runtime Model

This skill runs

node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js ...

The CLI uses the official
```
@linear/sdk
```
.
Authentication is
```
LINEAR_API_KEY
```
from the local environment.
Expected API destination is Linear GraphQL (
```
https://api.linear.app/graphql
```
) through the official SDK.

Prerequisites

Node.js and npm are installed.
Install script dependencies once:
- ```
cd {baseDir}/scripts && npm install
```
Set your API key:
- ```
export LINEAR_API_KEY="lin_api_..."
```

If dependencies or

LINEAR_API_KEY

are missing, stop and complete setup before issue/project operations.

Authentication and Credentials

Required credential:
```
LINEAR_API_KEY
```
.
Get it from
```
https://linear.app/settings/api
```
.
Use least-privilege access and a dedicated token for automation.

Required Workflow

Clarify intent and scope:
- Team/project, labels, cycle, assignee, due date, priority.
Read current state first:
- List/get issues, projects, statuses, labels, users, cycles.
Apply mutations second:
- Create/update issues, comments, projects, milestones, labels.
Summarize exactly what changed:
- Mention IDs, states, assignees, blockers, and follow-up actions.

Command Coverage

Teams and projects:
```
teams
```
,
```
projects
```
,
```
createProject
```
Issues:
```
issues
```
,
```
issue
```
,
```
createIssue
```
,
```
updateIssue
```
Comments:
```
createComment
```
States and labels:
```
states
```
,
```
labels
```
User:
```
user
```

Quick Examples

node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js teams
node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js projects
node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js issues
node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js issue ENG-123
node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js createIssue "Title" "Description" "team-id" '{"priority":2}'
node {baseDir}/scripts/linear-cli.js updateIssue "issue-id" '{"stateId":"state-id"}'

Practical Workflows

Triage urgent bugs: list high-priority open issues, assign owners, move state to
```
In Progress
```
, add triage comments.
Sprint planning: review cycle scope, create missing issues, set priorities and estimates, align assignees.
Release prep: verify blockers, update project status, create milestone tasks, add rollout comments.
Documentation cleanup: find stale docs/issues, open follow-up tasks, link related records.

Safety and Operational Rules

Never invent IDs; fetch and confirm before updates.
Prefer narrow updates over broad bulk edits.
For bulk edits, explain grouping logic before applying changes.
Do not include secrets in issue comments or descriptions.
Do not send data to endpoints outside Linear API scope for this skill.

References

```
references/API.md
```
for priority values and workflow patterns.

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Linear Workflow Management

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Safety and Operational Rules

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