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Linear is a hosted MCP server for working with Linear issues, projects and cycles. Its connected endpoint exposes 0 tools after authorization.

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Choose a harness. These instructions connect to the hosted MCP endpoint shown on this page.

Claude Code

Run this in your terminal. It adds a user-scoped server; use --scope project instead if it should apply only to the current project.

terminal 
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http linear https://mcp.linear.app/mcp

What it does

Linear MCP puts project tracking in the same context as the work that changes the project. An agent can read the issue, make an update and keep the implementation tied to the plan.

  • Read issues, projects, and cycles.
  • Create an issue from the thread.
  • Comment and update status.
  • Keep Linear sign-in in the hosted connection.

Questions people ask

Does Linear MCP need an API key?

Not in Longwave. Longwave uses Linear sign-in.

  1. Click Add to Longwave on this page.
  2. Sign in to Linear when Longwave asks.
  3. Start a thread and pick a harness.
How do I use Linear MCP with Claude Code?

Claude Code can work with Linear issues through Longwave.

  1. Click Add to Longwave on this page.
  2. Sign in to Linear when Longwave asks.
  3. Start a thread and pick Claude Code.
  4. Give Claude Code an issue ID, paste the Linear URL, or ask it to create an issue.
How do I use Linear MCP in Cursor?

Cursor can work with Linear issues through Longwave.

  1. Click Add to Longwave on this page.
  2. Sign in to Linear when Longwave asks.
  3. Start a thread and pick Cursor.
  4. Give Cursor an issue ID, paste the Linear URL, or ask it to create an issue.
Can the agent pick up a Linear issue and implement it?

Yes. Linear can bring an issue into the open repository.

  1. Give the agent the issue ID or paste the Linear URL.
  2. Ask it to read the description, comments, and status.
  3. Review the issue context before you ask it to change code.
Can it create a Linear issue from this thread?

Yes. The issue is created as the Linear account you signed in with.

  1. Tell the agent which team owns the issue.
  2. Describe the issue with a title and useful details.
  3. Ask the agent to file the issue.
  4. Review the new issue before further work.
Can it comment on an issue or move it to Done?

Yes. It can comment and update status in the workspace you signed in with.

  1. Ask the agent to comment with the pull request link.
  2. Ask the agent to update the issue status.
  3. Review the change in Linear.
Does one Linear login cover every workspace?

Yes. Longwave supports separate Linear workspace connections. Connect each workspace that the agent must use.

  1. Click Add to Longwave for the workspace you want.
  2. Sign in to that Linear workspace.
  3. Start a thread and pick a harness.
  4. Tell the agent which workspace to use.
What is the difference between Linear MCP and Jira MCP?

Linear MCP is Linear issues, projects, and cycles. Jira lives on the Atlassian page, with Confluence. Use this listing if the team tracks work in Linear.

Keep the issue next to the implementation.

Let the agent read and update Linear without making you shuttle context between windows.

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