Linear CLI

About

Streamlines project management by integrating Linear's task-tracking capabilities directly into the terminal environment. This skill enables users to create, view, and update issues, manage team members, and track project milestones using the Linear CLI or direct GraphQL API calls. It is designed to bridge the gap between coding and task management, offering tools for git integration, automated issue starting, and complex data querying, making it ideal for developers looking to maintain high productivity without context switching.

Key Features

• Team and project administration with member listing and autolink configuration
• 114 GitHub stars
• Advanced GraphQL API integration with schema discovery and curl-based querying
• Git and jj integration for linking development work to Linear tasks
• Complete issue lifecycle management including creation, status updates, and commenting
• Command-line authentication and repository-specific configuration management

Use Cases

• Checking task lists and project status without leaving the development environment
• Creating and starting Linear issues automatically while working on a local codebase
• Executing complex queries against the Linear API for custom reporting or bulk updates