Linear MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINEAR_API_KEY | Yes | Your Linear API key from Linear (Settings > API > Personal API Keys) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_tasksC | Get tasks from Linear with optional filtering |
| get_task_detailsC | Get detailed information about a specific task |
| get_teamsB | Get a list of teams in the Linear workspace |
| get_usersB | Get a list of users in the Linear workspace |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting different resources: tasks (details vs. list), teams, and users. There is no overlap in functionality, making tool selection straightforward for an agent.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with 'get_' prefix and plural/singular nouns as appropriate (e.g., get_task_details, get_tasks). The naming is predictable and uniform throughout the set.
With only 4 tools, the set feels thin for a project management domain like Linear, which typically involves CRUD operations on tasks, issues, or other entities. While the tools cover basic read operations, the count is borderline low for the apparent scope.
The toolset is severely incomplete, covering only read operations (get) with no ability to create, update, or delete tasks, teams, or users. This creates significant gaps that will cause agent failures in typical project management workflows, such as modifying task status or assigning users.