Linear Security Basics

Overview

Implement secure authentication and API key management for Linear integrations.

Prerequisites

• Linear account with API access
• Understanding of environment variables
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 concepts

Instructions

Step 1: Secure API Key Storage

Never hardcode API keys:

// BAD - Never do this!
const client = new LinearClient({
  apiKey: "lin_api_xxxxxxxxxxxx"  // Exposed in source code
});