Linear's MCP server is a centrally hosted, authenticated remote server that lets any MCP-compatible AI client read and modify your Linear workspace. Instead of building a custom integration, you connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Windsurf, Zed or another client to https://mcp.linear.app/mcp and the model can find, create and update issues, projects and comments.
It follows the authenticated remote MCP specification and uses Streamable HTTP as the primary transport, with OAuth 2.1 and dynamic client registration for setup.
Core capabilities
Find and read work — search issues, projects and comments across the workspace.
Create and update — open issues, edit fields, add comments and move work forward from the chat client.
Projects and cycles — work with projects, milestones and related objects.
Read-only mode — connect to https://mcp.linear.app/mcp/readonly, or request only the read OAuth scope on the standard endpoint, so the token cannot reach write APIs.
Bearer/API key auth — pass a Linear OAuth token or API key in the Authorization: Bearer header instead of the interactive flow; a read-only API key gives read-only access.
Multiple workspaces — each workspace needs its own auth context; clients that support a config directory can point each workspace at a separate path.
Client coverage — native setup for Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, fx and v0; other clients can use npx mcp-remote.
Common workflows
Linear documents several agent patterns: turning a planning document into a project with issues and milestones; turning standup notes into comments on the right issues; drafting an implementation plan and then creating the parent issue plus sub-issues; and triaging incoming bugs with consistent labels and owners.
Getting started
In your client, add a remote MCP server with URL https://mcp.linear.app/mcp.
Complete the OAuth flow and pick the workspace.
For read-only use, connect to /mcp/readonly or request the read scope.
Ask the agent to find an issue, summarize a project or create a ticket.
If a connection drops, reconnect from the client's MCP settings; clear ~/.mcp-auth if auth gets stuck.
Notes
The SSE endpoint at https://mcp.linear.app/sse is a deprecated fallback; use /mcp for new setups.
On WSL, if Streamable HTTP fails, the SSE fallback with --transport sse-only is documented.
Okta-based enterprise managed authorization and Claude auto-connect (beta) are available for organizations that want centralized control.
Pricing
The MCP server is included with Linear workspaces; no separate MCP add-on is required. See linear.app/pricing for plan limits.
What is Linear MCP Server? Linear MCP Server is a productivity tool listed on Scriptiii AI Tools. Hosted remote MCP server for finding, creating and updating Linear issues and projects from AI clients. Pricing: Freemium. Free tier with paid upgrades. Best for: ai-agents, mcp-server, project-management.
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Everything you need to know about Linear MCP Server
What is Linear MCP Server?
Linear MCP Server is a productivity tool. Hosted remote MCP server for finding, creating and updating Linear issues and projects from AI clients.
What does Linear MCP Server cost?
Freemium. Free tier with paid upgrades.
What is Linear MCP Server best for?
ai-agents, mcp-server, project-management. It is filed under Productivity.
