Does this skill support JSON output?

Yes, all commands output JSON data, which can be easily parsed using jq patterns to extract specific fields like identifiers, labels, or priorities.

How do I authenticate with Linear for this skill?

You must install the 'linearis' CLI and set a LINEARIS_API_TOKEN environment variable or use the --api-token flag to grant Claude access to your workspace.

Can Claude search for specific bugs in Linear?

Yes, Claude can execute search queries for text like 'production crash' or 'API error' to find relevant tickets and historical debugging data.

Is the linearis CLI required to use this skill?

Yes, this skill relies on the 'linearis' npm package. You can install it globally using 'npm install -g linearis' before running the skill.

What is the Linear Issues Claude Code Skill?

It is a specialized capability that allows Claude to interact with Linear issues, enabling it to read, list, and search for tickets to provide context during coding and debugging tasks.

Linear Issues Integration

Name: Linear Issues Integration
Author: eveld

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Fetches and manages Linear project issues to provide real-time debugging context and task tracking within Claude.

The Linear Issues skill enables Claude to interact directly with your Linear workspace, allowing it to retrieve ticket details, search for related bugs, and analyze issue history. By integrating issue tracking into the development workflow, it helps developers gather critical debugging context—such as reproduction steps, stack traces, and priority levels—without leaving the terminal. This creates a seamless loop between project management and active code implementation.

Key Features

01Search Linear workspaces using text queries for rapid context gathering

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03Retrieve detailed issue data including descriptions, states, and comments

04Automated authentication checks and pre-flight validation for linearis CLI

05List and filter issues by team, state, priority, or labels using jq

06JSON-based output for precise data extraction and debugging correlation

Use Cases

01Searching for existing bug reports to avoid duplicates and check historical solutions

02Monitoring task priorities and statuses to determine the next relevant coding task

03Gathering reproduction steps and error logs from a specific ticket during a debugging session

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add eveld/claude linear-issues

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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