linearlisted

# 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.** ### Step 0: Set up Linear MCP (if not already configured) If any MCP call fails because Linear MCP is not connected, pause and set it up: 1. Add the Linear MCP: - `codex mcp add linear --url https://mcp.linear.app/mcp` 2. Enable remote MCP client: - Set `[features] rmcp_client = true` in `config.toml` **or** run `codex --enable rmcp_client` 3. Log in with OAuth: - `codex mcp login linear` After successful login, the user will have to restart codex. You should finish your answer and tell them so when they try again they can continue with Step 1. **Windows/WSL note:** If you see connection errors on Windows, try configuring the Linear MCP to run via WSL: ```json {"mcpServers": {"linear": {"command": "wsl", "args": ["npx", "-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.linear.app/sse", "--transport", "sse-only"]}}} ``` ### Step 1 Clarify the user's goal and scope (e.g., issue triage, sprint planning, documentation audit, workload balance). Confirm team/project, prio