Best Linear MCP servers

Create and update Linear issues, projects and cycles from your editor or chat. We compared 3 Linear MCP servers — 1 updated in the last 90 days, 2 with one-click or remote install — ranked by relevance and GitHub stars.

Official: Linear MCP (official remote) by Linear

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Top 3 by relevance. Status: maintained = commit in the last 90 days. Grade A–F blends maintenance, license, install config, official flag and stars.

ServerStarsStatusGradeUpdatedInstallAPI key
Linear MCP (official remote)LinearHostedMaintainedAtodayRemote URLNot mentioned
linear-mcp-serverjerhadf★ 346StaleD1 year agoOne-clickLikely
Linear MCP (Cline)cline★ 134StaleF1 year agoSee READMELikely

All 3 Linear MCP servers

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Linear MCP (official remote)

by Linear · Hosted

Official Linear-hosted MCP server. Find, create and update issues, projects and comments via OAuth. Streamable HTTP at mcp.linear.app.

Productivity & CommsOfficialMaintainedARemoteHosted

linear-mcp-server

by jerhadf · JavaScript

A server that integrates Linear's project management system with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow LLMs to interact with Linear.

Productivity & CommsStaleDRemote346

Linear MCP (Cline)

by cline · TypeScript

Community Linear MCP server maintained by the Cline project for accessing Linear issues and projects from AI assistants.

Productivity & CommsStaleF134

Linear MCP server FAQ

What is the best Linear MCP server?

Based on GitHub stars and recent activity, Linear MCP (official remote) by Linear (★ —, updated today) is the most popular actively maintained option on HookMCP. The right choice depends on whether you need write access, a hosted (remote) endpoint, or a server that runs locally without an API key.

Is there an official Linear MCP server?

Yes — Linear MCP (official remote) by Linear is published by the vendor or the MCP project. Official servers are usually the safest first install.

How do I install a Linear MCP server in Claude, Cursor or VS Code?

Open the server's page on HookMCP, choose your client tab (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Code) and copy the config — 2 of the 3 servers here have one-click install links for Cursor and VS Code. Restart your AI app and the new tools appear automatically.

Do Linear MCP servers need an API key?

2 of 3 servers here mention API keys or tokens in their README; 1 don't mention any. Check each listing's Details panel, and pass keys as environment variables rather than pasting them into chat.

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