MCP Server - Linear (Project Management)

MCP Server / Project Management Integration M Integrations & Community

Basic Information

  • Developer: Linear Inc.
  • Country/Region: USA
  • Official Website: https://linear.app/changelog/2025-05-01-mcp
  • Type: MCP Server / Project Management Integration
  • First Release: May 1, 2025
  • License: Open Source
  • Architecture: Remote Hosted MCP Server (Authenticated Remote MCP)

Product Description

The Linear MCP Server is an official Model Context Protocol server released by Linear, allowing AI models and agents to securely access project management data in Linear. The server adopts the Authenticated Remote MCP specification, centrally hosted and managed. Users only need to add Linear's MCP URL to connect, without requiring local manual configuration. The server provides 21 professional tools covering all aspects of Linear project management.

Core Features

  • Issue Management: Find, create, update Issues
  • Project Operations: Access project information and status
  • Comment Management: Create and view comments
  • Team Data: Retrieve team and member information
  • 21 Professional Tools: Covering all Linear project management functions
  • Remote MCP: Centrally hosted, just add the URL to use, no local configuration needed
  • Real-time Context: Provides real-time structured context for AI agents

Integration with Claude Code

  • Can be natively connected as a Claude Integration
  • Supports usage in clients like Cursor, Windsurf via the mcp-remote module
  • Engineers can directly pull Issue details and project status during the coding process
  • Maintains a seamless workflow between planning, coding, and Issue management

Business Model

  • MCP Server Free: Provided with Linear account
  • Dependent on Linear Subscription: Requires a paid Linear account
  • Remote Hosting: Linear handles server maintenance and updates

Target Users

  • Software engineering teams using Linear for project management
  • Engineers leveraging AI-assisted development
  • Product managers and project leads
  • DevOps teams

Relationship with OpenClaw Ecosystem

The Linear MCP Server enables OpenClaw's AI agents to deeply integrate into the software development project management process. Through this server, agents can automatically create Issues, update task statuses, and retrieve project context, achieving AI-driven project management automation. This allows OpenClaw users to utilize agents as project management assistants, automating daily task tracking and status updates.

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