linear-2
Manage Linear projects, issues, and tasks via the Linear API. Use when you need to create, update, search, or manage Linear issues, projects, teams, milestones, comments, or labels. Supports all Linear operations including project management, issue tracking, task assignment, state transitions, and collaboration workflows.
Best use case
linear-2 is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manage Linear projects, issues, and tasks via the Linear API. Use when you need to create, update, search, or manage Linear issues, projects, teams, milestones, comments, or labels. Supports all Linear operations including project management, issue tracking, task assignment, state transitions, and collaboration workflows.
Teams using linear-2 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-2/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How linear-2 Compares
| Feature / Agent | linear-2 | 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?
Manage Linear projects, issues, and tasks via the Linear API. Use when you need to create, update, search, or manage Linear issues, projects, teams, milestones, comments, or labels. Supports all Linear operations including project management, issue tracking, task assignment, state transitions, and collaboration workflows.
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 Project Management
Manage Linear projects, issues, and workflows using the official Linear SDK.
## Quick Start
All commands use `skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js`:
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js <command> [args]
```
## Core Commands
### Teams & Projects
**List teams:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js teams
```
**List projects:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js projects
```
**Create project:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js createProject "Project Name" "Description" "teamId1,teamId2"
```
### Issues
**List issues:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js issues
# With filter:
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js issues '{"state":{"name":{"eq":"In Progress"}}}'
```
**Get issue details:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js issue ENG-123
```
**Create issue:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js createIssue "Title" "Description" "teamId"
# With options (priority, projectId, assigneeId, etc.):
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js createIssue "Title" "Description" "teamId" '{"priority":2,"projectId":"project-id"}'
```
**Update issue:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js updateIssue "issueId" '{"stateId":"state-id","priority":1}'
```
### Comments
**Add comment:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js createComment "issueId" "Comment text"
```
### States & Labels
**Get team states:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js states "teamId"
```
**Get team labels:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js labels "teamId"
```
### User Info
**Get current user:**
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js user
```
## References
- **API.md**: Priority levels, filter examples, and common workflows
- Read when you need examples of complex filters or workflow patterns
## Common Workflows
### Create task for a specific project
1. Get your team ID: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js teams`
2. Get your project ID: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js projects`
3. Create issue with the IDs:
```bash
node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js createIssue "Implement login" "Add OAuth login flow" "your-team-id" '{"projectId":"your-project-id","priority":2}'
```
### Move issue to different state
1. Get states: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js states "teamId"`
2. Update issue: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js updateIssue "issueId" '{"stateId":"state-uuid"}'`
### Assign issue to yourself
1. Get your user ID: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js user`
2. Update issue: `node skills/linear/scripts/linear-cli.js updateIssue "issueId" '{"assigneeId":"your-user-id"}'`
## Output Format
All commands return JSON. Parse output for programmatic use or display to user as needed.Related Skills
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