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# Linear Tools and workflows for managing issues, projects, and teams in Linear. --- ## ⚠️ Tool Availability (READ FIRST) **This skill supports multiple tool backends. Use whichever is available:** 1. **MCP Tools (mcp__linear)** - Use if available in your tool set 2. **Linear CLI (`linear` command)** - Always available via Bash 3. **Helper Scripts** - For complex operations **If MCP tools are NOT available**, use the Linear CLI via Bash: ```bash # View an issue linear issues view ENG-123 # Create an issue linear issues create --title "Issue title" --description "Description" # Update issue status (get state IDs first) linear issues update ENG-123 -s "STATE_ID" # Add a comment linear issues comment add ENG-123 -m "Comment text" # List issues linear issues list ``` **Do NOT report "MCP tools not available" as a blocker** - use CLI instead. --- ## 🔐 Security: Varlock Integration **CRITICAL**: Never expose API keys in terminal output or Claude's context. ### Safe Commands (Always Use) ```bash # Validate LINEAR_API_KEY is set (masked output) varlock load 2>&1 | grep LINEAR # Run commands with secrets injected varlock run -- npm run query -- "query { viewer { name } }" # Check schema (safe - no values) cat .env.schema | grep LINEAR ``` ### Unsafe Commands (NEVER Use) ```bash # ❌ NEVER - exposes key to Claude's context linear config show echo $LINEAR_API_KEY printenv | grep LINEAR cat .env ``` ### Setup for New Projects 1. Create `.env.schema` with `@sensitiv...