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APIVerified~95ms avg

Linear API

GraphQL API for managing Linear issues, projects, cycles, and teams.

Install
npm install @linear/sdk
MCP Alternative

There is an MCP server that covers similar functionality: Linear MCP Server

Use the API when:

You need fine-grained control, custom error handling, or want to chain multiple API calls in a script.

Use the MCP when:

You want plug-and-play integration with Claude Code and don't need custom logic around the calls.

About

Linear's GraphQL API gives you complete access to your project management data. Create and update issues, manage cycles, query project states, and automate workflows. The GraphQL schema is well-documented and the SDK handles authentication and pagination. More flexible than the MCP server for custom queries and bulk operations.

Tags

linearproject-managementissuesgraphql

Score Breakdown

CLI Score Breakdown7/11
Official SDK on npm/pip+2
Env var authentication (no browser OAuth)+2
Works in headless/CI environments+2
CLI tool available0
JSON response for piping/parsing+1
Docs have curl/CLI examples0
Reasonable rate limits for scripted use0
Machine-readable pricing (md/JSON/static)0
Quality Score Breakdown
npm weekly downloads45k
GitHub stars600
Days since last release14d
Issue close ratio85%
TypeScript typesYes
Docs qualityexcellent
Breaking changesrare

Performance

Latencyeu-west-1 - 2026-03-28
p50
78ms
avg
95ms
p95
240ms

Scores

CLI
7
Quality
8
AuthorLinear
Weekly installs45,000
Last updated3/17/2026

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