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MCP ServerVerified~170ms avg

Linear MCP Server

Manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles from Claude Code.

Install
claude mcp add linear -- npx -y @linear/mcp-server
Direct API Alternative

You can also call this service directly via its API: Linear API

Use the MCP when:

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

Use the API when:

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

About

Integrate Linear project management into your Claude Code workflow. Create and update issues, manage project cycles, search across your workspace, and link code changes to tickets. Keeps your development flow connected to your project management without browser tab switching.

Tags

linearproject-managementissuestasks

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 downloads7.5k
GitHub stars800
Days since last release17d
Issue close ratio74%
TypeScript typesYes
Docs qualitygood
Breaking changesrare

Performance

Latencyus-east-1 - 2026-03-26
p50
140ms
avg
170ms
p95
420ms

Scores

CLI
7
Quality
7
AuthorLinear
Weekly installs7,500
Last updated3/14/2026

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