Linear

Overview

This skill provides a structured workflow for managing issues, projects & team workflows in Linear. It ensures consistent integration with the Linear MCP server, which offers natural-language project management for issues, projects, documentation, and team collaboration.

Prerequisites

• Linear MCP server must be connected and accessible via OAuth
• Confirm access to the relevant Linear workspace, teams, and projects

Required Workflow

Follow these steps in order. Do not skip steps.

Mandatory Behavior

• For any Linear-related request, invoke this linear skill first.
• As soon as active implementation work starts on a Linear issue, immediately set that issue status to In Progress.
• After finishing work tied to a Linear issue, always add a closing comment with a brief summary of the original problem and how it was addressed.