Linear MCP servers: which one to use
Use Linear's own hosted server. Pick a community server only if you need an API key instead of a browser sign-in, or several workspaces in one setup.
- Servers
- 31
- active
- Official
- 1
- by Linear
- Hosted
- 6
- nothing to install
- Local
- 17
- runs on your machine
- OAuth
- 1
- sign in, no key
Linear runs its own MCP server, and it is the right default. You add it to Claude, Cursor or another assistant and sign in with your Linear account. It can read and change issues, projects and comments. For read-only access, connect to the read-only address from Linear's docs or use an API key with only the Read permission. Community servers run on your computer and mostly sign in with an API key, and the most-starred older one (jerhadf/linear-mcp-server) is deprecated in favor of Linear's.
Good for
- Teams who want Claude or Cursor to find, create and update Linear issues
- Developers who want an agent to read a ticket before writing code
- Anyone who wants an assistant to read Linear without changing anything
- People with several Linear workspaces who prefer API keys over browser sign-in
Which Linear MCP server to use
Use Linear's hosted server unless you have a reason not to. Pick mcp-linear for a local server with an API key and a wide tool set, or Linear MCP (multi-workspace) if you juggle several workspaces.
| Server | Official | Runs | Sign-in | Read-only option | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LinearThis page | Official | Hosted | Account | Read-only URL | – |
| mcp-linear | Community | Local | API key | – | 148 |
| Linear MCP (multi-workspace) | Community | Local | API key | – | 2 |
| linear-strict | Community | Local | API key or OAuth | – | 2 |
All Linear MCP servers
31 active · 1 official · official first, then by GitHub stars
LinearOfficialHostedOAuthFind and manage issues, projects, and documents in your Linear workspace.
- linear-mcp-server
A server that integrates Linear's project management system with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow LLMs to interact with Linear.
346 GitHub stars 
mcp-linearLocalAPI keyMCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with Linear project management system through natural language, allowing users to retrieve, create, and update issues, projects, and teams.
148 GitHub stars- zed-mcp-server-linear
A Linear MCP Server Extension for Zed
15 GitHub stars - genpark-linear-sprint-velocity-cycle-forecaster-skill
Agile sprint backlog velocity calculator & milestone completion predictor (Linear)
8 GitHub stars - genpark-linear-sprint-velocity-cycle-forecaster-skill
Agile sprint backlog velocity calculator & milestone completion predictor (Linear)
8 GitHub stars - linear-mcp-server
Linear MCP Server
6 GitHub stars - linear-mcp-integrationLocal
MCP server providing tools to interact with the Linear API (Issues, Projects, Teams).
4 GitHub stars - Linear-MCP-Server
Connect Claude to Linear project management systems. Retrieve, create, and manage issues and projects seamlessly.
3 GitHub stars - Linear MCP (multi-workspace, PAT auth)Local
Multi-workspace Linear MCP — PAT auth, 57 tools + 3 prompts, substrate enforcement, drop-in.
2 GitHub stars - linear-mcp
A Linear MCP implementation that handles all Linear resource types.
2 GitHub stars - linear-mcp-server
Robust, production tested MCP Server for linear (API)
2 GitHub stars - linear-strict
Unofficial, opinionated Linear MCP server: whole ticket reads, the description as state, rules enforced in the server
2 GitHub stars - linear-mcpLocal
fork of cline linear-mcp, fixed for api keys
1 GitHub stars - mcp-server-linearappLocal
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Linear API
1 GitHub stars - toolwright-monorepoLocal
Bootstrap Linear projects from natural language — milestones, epics, issues, and dependencies.
1 GitHub stars - Linear MCP by usefulapiHosted
Search, read and create Linear issues, projects, teams and cycles.
1 GitHub stars 
LinearHosted or LocalLinear MCP — wraps the Linear GraphQL API (OAuth)
0 GitHub stars- linear-mcpLocal
MCP server with Linear integration
0 GitHub stars - mcp-linearLocal
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Linear GraphQL API that enables AI assistants to interact with Linear project management systems.
0 GitHub stars
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- linear-mcp-leanLocal
Self-hosted MCP server wrapping Linear's GraphQL API with response-shape control — lean reads, minimal write acks, drop-in tool names.
0 GitHub stars - linear-mcp-serverLocal
A Model Context Protocol server for the Linear API.
0 GitHub stars - Linear ProjectLocal
Scope-gated Linear project administration with optional GitHub and Obsidian evidence adapters
0 GitHub stars - LIN-123 identifier shape, value discardedHosted
LIN-123 identifier shape, value discarded
0 GitHub stars - Linear ID ShapeHosted
Check a Linear issue id shape. Id discarded.
0 GitHub stars 
@mseep/linear-mcp-serverLocalA Model Context Protocol server for the Linear API.
5.6K/wk downloads a week
linear-mcpLocalA Linear MCP server for interacting with Linear's API
1.8K/wk downloads a week
mcp-server-linearLocalAn MCP server for interacting with Linear's API, providing tools for managing issues, projects, and teams
1.7K/wk downloads a week
linear-mcp-serverLocalA Model Context Protocol server for the Linear API.
722/wk downloads a week- @mrfentmen/linear-mcpLocal
Query the Linear GraphQL API: viewer, teams, issue search.
- Linear-Task-BrokerHosted
Integrates agents with Linear software development workflows.
Questions
Is there an official Linear MCP server?
Yes. Linear hosts it at https://mcp.linear.app/mcp, and you sign in with your Linear account. Linear's docs cover setup for Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and Zed.
Can I make the Linear MCP server read-only?
Yes. Connect to https://mcp.linear.app/mcp/readonly, which only exposes read tools. You can also use the normal address and request only the read scope, or use a Linear API key that has only the Read permission.
Does it work in Claude?
Yes. Linear's docs say to connect Linear from Claude's connectors page on Team and Enterprise plans, or from Settings, then Connectors in Claude desktop on Free and Pro. In Claude Code you add the server address with one command.
Does it need an API key?
No, the normal setup is a browser sign-in with OAuth. Linear's docs also let you pass a bearer token or Linear API key, for example to give an app user restricted access. mcp-linear and the multi-workspace server take an API key; linear-strict takes an API key or a browser OAuth login with your own Linear OAuth app.
Why use a community server instead of Linear's?
Mostly for API-key sign-in without a browser step. The multi-workspace server says it exists because the official server signs in with OAuth and handles one workspace at a time. Linear's docs explain how to use a separate sign-in for each workspace.
What happened to the linear-mcp-server package?
It is deprecated. Its author stopped maintaining it and points people to Linear's official server.
What is the difference between mcp-linear and linear-strict?
mcp-linear is a broad server that also covers webhooks, customers and OAuth apps. linear-strict is a narrower fork of it for teams that want agents to follow strict ticket rules, and it installs from a GitHub release, not npm.
Does the old /sse address still work?
Linear calls the /sse endpoint a deprecated fallback for clients that cannot use Streamable HTTP. For new setups use https://mcp.linear.app/mcp.
Are the community servers free?
Yes, the software is free. mcp-linear, the multi-workspace server and linear-strict are open source under the MIT license, per their GitHub repositories. You still need a Linear workspace and an API key or account.