Linear MCP

Name: Linear MCP
Author: Linear

Manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles

Official

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.linear.app/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer <OAUTH_TOKEN>" }
    }
  }
}

Linear MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Productivity category, developed by Linear. It runs as a remote server, so you can connect to it directly from any Claude-compatible client without installing anything locally. It helps knowledge workers delegate routine tasks to Claude and get more done in less time.

About Linear MCP

Official Linear MCP server for AI-powered project management.

Features

Create, search, and update issues
Manage projects and cycles
Assign issues and change status
Comment on issues
View team workflows
Available as OAuth remote server

Who Should Use Linear MCP?

1Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
2Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
3Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups
4Reduce context-switching by bringing your tools into one AI interface

How Linear MCP Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs as a hosted remote server, which means zero local setup — ideal for teams who want a shared MCP endpoint without managing infrastructure.

✦It uses OAuth for authentication, which means you log in with your existing account rather than managing API keys manually.