linear-mcp-server
The Linear MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol, enabling access to Linear resources through a standardized interface. It supports operations like issue creation, searching, and reading various resources while offering rate limiting and robust error handling.
Linear MCP Server
A Linear Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides an MCP interface for accessing Linear resources.
Setup with Cursor
- Clone the repository and install dependencies
- Create a startup script and configure in Cursor
- Obtain your Linear API key from the Linear settings page
Available Tools
create-issue
Create a new Linear issue with specified parameters including title, team ID, and optional details like description and priority.
search-issues
Search Linear issues using a query string with filters such as assignee, priority, state, and team.
read-resource
Read Linear resources using URIs for details on organization, issues, and teams.
Rate Limiting
- 1000 requests per hour limit
- Automatic request tracking with metrics in each response
Error Handling
Provides detailed error messages for API errors, rate limit issues, and authentication problems.