Linear

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Issues, cycles, triage — from Claude

▸ connect · remote MCP

The “Add custom connector” dialog opens pre-filled — verify the URL, set Authentication = OAuth → Add, then sign in to Unyly and authorize.

connector url

https://mcp.linear.app/mcp

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About

Linear MCP with full API coverage. Create issues, move them across cycles, generate weekly reports, triage the backlog.

Tools exposed

These are the functions Claude can call when this MCP is active.

list_issues

create_issue

update_issue

list_cycles

search_issues

FAQ

Is Linear MCP free?

Yes, Linear MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Linear need an API key?

Yes, it requires environment variables: LINEAR_API_KEY. Unyly injects them into the config during install.

Is Linear hosted or self-hosted?

A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.

How do I install Linear in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Linear on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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