linear
Interact with Linear for issue tracking. Use when creating, updating, listing, or searching issues. Supports viewing assigned issues, changing status, adding comments, and managing tasks.
Best use case
linear is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Interact with Linear for issue tracking. Use when creating, updating, listing, or searching issues. Supports viewing assigned issues, changing status, adding comments, and managing tasks.
Teams using linear should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/linear-issues/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How linear Compares
| Feature / Agent | linear | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Interact with Linear for issue tracking. Use when creating, updating, listing, or searching issues. Supports viewing assigned issues, changing status, adding comments, and managing tasks.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Linear
Manage Linear issues via `scripts/linear.sh`.
## Setup
Store API key in `~/.clawdbot/credentials/linear.json`:
```json
{"apiKey": "lin_api_..."}
```
## Commands
```bash
# List my assigned issues
scripts/linear.sh issues --mine
# List team issues
scripts/linear.sh issues --team TEAM_ID
# Get issue details
scripts/linear.sh get CLP-123
# Search issues
scripts/linear.sh search "auth bug"
# Create issue
scripts/linear.sh create --team TEAM_ID --title "Bug: login fails" --description "Details"
# Update issue (status, title, assignee, priority)
scripts/linear.sh update CLP-123 --state STATE_ID
# Add comment
scripts/linear.sh comment CLP-123 "Fixed in PR #42"
# List teams (to get TEAM_ID)
scripts/linear.sh teams
# List states (to get STATE_ID)
scripts/linear.sh states
# List users (to get assignee ID)
scripts/linear.sh users
```
Use `--json` flag for raw API output: `scripts/linear.sh --json issues --mine`
## Workflow Examples
**Create and assign a bug:**
```bash
# Find team ID
scripts/linear.sh teams
# Create with priority 2 (high)
scripts/linear.sh create --team abc123 --title "Critical: API down" --priority 2
```
**Move issue to In Progress:**
```bash
# Find state ID
scripts/linear.sh states
# Update
scripts/linear.sh update CLP-45 --state xyz789
```
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