Linear
Issues, projects, comments, cycles
About Linear
Linear is built for product and engineering teams that track software issues, projects, comments, and cycles. Its remote MCP server gives assistants planning context for priorities, project status, feedback, and the work moving through a team's roadmap.
Connection details
https://mcp.linear.app/mcp- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add linear --transport http https://mcp.linear.app/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Linear remote MCP server?
The Linear remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.linear.app/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Linear is built for product and engineering teams that track software issues, projects, comments, and cycles. Its remote MCP server gives assistants planning context for priorities, project status, feedback, and the work moving through a team's roadmap.
How do I connect to the Linear MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.linear.app/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Linear MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Linear uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Linear MCP server use?
Linear exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
