Linear Automation

Core Workflows

1. Manage Issues

When to use: User wants to create, search, update, or list Linear issues

Tool sequence:

1. LINEAR_GET_ALL_LINEAR_TEAMS - Get team IDs [Prerequisite]
2. LINEAR_LIST_LINEAR_STATES - Get workflow states for a team [Prerequisite]
3. LINEAR_CREATE_LINEAR_ISSUE - Create a new issue [Optional]
4. LINEAR_SEARCH_ISSUES / LINEAR_LIST_LINEAR_ISSUES - Find issues [Optional]
5. LINEAR_GET_LINEAR_ISSUE - Get issue details [Optional]
6. LINEAR_UPDATE_ISSUE - Update issue properties [Optional]

Key parameters:

• team_id: Team ID (required for creation)
• title: Issue title
• description: Issue description (Markdown supported)
• state_id: Workflow state ID
• assignee_id: Assignee user ID
• priority: 0 (none), 1 (urgent), 2 (high), 3 (medium), 4 (low)
• label_ids: Array of label IDs

Pitfalls:

• Team ID is required when creating issues; use GET_ALL_LINEAR_TEAMS first
• State IDs are team-specific; use LIST_LINEAR_STATES with the correct team
• Priority uses integer values 0-4, not string names

2. Manage Projects

When to use: User wants to create or update Linear projects

Tool sequence:

1. LINEAR_LIST_LINEAR_PROJECTS - List existing projects [Optional]
2. LINEAR_CREATE_LINEAR_PROJECT - Create a new project [Optional]
3. LINEAR_UPDATE_LINEAR_PROJECT - Update project details [Optional]

Key parameters:

• name: Project name
• description: Project description
• team_ids: Array of team IDs associated with the project
• state: Project state (e.g., 'planned', 'started', 'completed')

Pitfalls:

• Projects span teams; they can be associated with multiple teams

3. Manage Cycles

When to use: User wants to work with Linear cycles (sprints)

Tool sequence:

1. LINEAR_GET_ALL_LINEAR_TEAMS - Get team ID [Prerequisite]
2. LINEAR_GET_CYCLES_BY_TEAM_ID / LINEAR_LIST_LINEAR_CYCLES - List cycles [Required]

Key parameters:

• team_id: Team ID for cycle operations
• number: Cycle number

Pitfalls:

• Cycles are team-specific; always scope by team_id

4. Manage Labels and Comments

When to use: User wants to create labels or comment on issues

Tool sequence:

1. LINEAR_CREATE_LINEAR_LABEL - Create a new label [Optional]
2. LINEAR_CREATE_LINEAR_COMMENT - Comment on an issue [Optional]
3. LINEAR_UPDATE_LINEAR_COMMENT - Edit a comment [Optional]

Key parameters:

• name: Label name
• color: Label color (hex)
• issue_id: Issue ID for comments
• body: Comment body (Markdown)

Pitfalls:

• Labels can be team-scoped or workspace-scoped
• Comment body supports Markdown formatting

5. Custom GraphQL Queries

When to use: User needs advanced queries not covered by standard tools

Tool sequence:

1. LINEAR_RUN_QUERY_OR_MUTATION - Execute custom GraphQL [Required]

Key parameters:

• query: GraphQL query or mutation string
• variables: Variables for the query

Pitfalls:

• Requires knowledge of Linear's GraphQL schema
• Rate limits apply to GraphQL queries

Common Patterns

ID Resolution

Team name -> Team ID:

1. Call LINEAR_GET_ALL_LINEAR_TEAMS
2. Find team by name in response
3. Extract id field

State name -> State ID:

1. Call LINEAR_LIST_LINEAR_STATES with team_id
2. Find state by name
3. Extract id field

Pagination

• Linear tools return paginated results
• Check for pagination cursors in responses
• Pass cursor to next request for additional pages

Known Pitfalls

Team Scoping:

• Issues, states, and cycles are team-specific
• Always resolve team_id before creating issues

Priority Values:

• 0 = No priority, 1 = Urgent, 2 = High, 3 = Medium, 4 = Low
• Use integer values, not string names

Quick Reference

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.