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MCP Linear
Verified · npm:@tacticlaunchMCP server by tacticlaunch · updated · ★ 148 · 19k downloads a week
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Linear GraphQL API that enables AI assistants to manage Linear projects and search issues by text, state, and date. MCP Linear is published by npm:@tacticlaunch from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Linear
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-linear -- npx -y @tacticlaunch/mcp-linearRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-linear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tacticlaunch/mcp-linear"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-linear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tacticlaunch/mcp-linear"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-linear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tacticlaunch/mcp-linear"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-linear -- npx -y @tacticlaunch/mcp-linear{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-linear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tacticlaunch/mcp-linear"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-linear npx -y @tacticlaunch/mcp-linearGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-linear block.
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MCP Linear: common questions
How do I install MCP Linear?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-linear -- npx -y @tacticlaunch/mcp-linear. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Linear the official server?
MCP Linear is published by npm:@tacticlaunch from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Linear free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Linear safe to use?
It scores 91 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Linear?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does MCP Linear work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.