Frequently Asked Questions about Linear MCP Server

Q: What is the Linear MCP Server?

A: The Linear MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Linear GraphQL API. It allows AI assistants like Claude to interact with Linear project management systems, enabling the retrieval, creation, and management of issues and projects.

Q: What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: How does the Linear MCP Server work?

A: The server acts as a bridge between Claude and Linear. It uses Linear’s GraphQL API to retrieve and modify data based on commands from Claude.

Q: What are the key features of the Linear MCP Server?

A: Key features include seamless integration with Linear, access to Linear’s GraphQL API, authentication via API key, data retrieval and modification, issue management, label management, and project creation.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using the Linear MCP Server?

A: The prerequisites include Node.js (v18+), NPM or Yarn, and a Linear API token.

Q: How do I install the Linear MCP Server?

A: You can install the server either through Smithery or manually. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the documentation.

Q: How do I configure the Linear MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

A: You need to enable Developer Mode in Claude Desktop, go to Settings > Developer options, and configure the server with the appropriate settings, including the command and arguments.

Q: Can you give me some example Claude prompts for using the Linear MCP Server?

A: Some example prompts include:

*   "Show me all my Linear issues"
*   "Create a new issue titled 'Fix login bug' in the Frontend team"
*   "Change the status of issue FE-123 to 'In Progress'"
*   "Assign issue BE-456 to John Smith"
*   "Add a comment to issue UI-789: 'This needs to be fixed by Friday'"

Q: Is the Linear MCP Server open source?

A: Yes, the Linear MCP Server is licensed under the MIT License.

Q: Where can I find more information about developing and contributing to the Linear MCP Server?

A: You can find more information in the TOOLS.md document, which provides an implementation guide for adding new tools to the server.

Q: What is UBOS?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How does the Linear MCP Server relate to the UBOS platform?

A: The Linear MCP Server is a valuable asset within the UBOS ecosystem, providing seamless integration between AI assistants and project management tools.