How do I provide my Linear API token?

On your first use or by running the /linear-setup command, Claude will prompt you for your Personal API key and securely save it to ~/.linear_api_token with the correct permissions.

Why should I use this skill instead of the standard Linear MCP?

This skill uses the Linearis CLI which consumes virtually zero context tokens, whereas the Linear MCP can consume over 20,000 tokens just to load, leaving you more room for your code and complex logic.

Can I work with multiple teams in my Linear workspace?

Yes, you can specify the team key (e.g., ENG, DES, BET) using the --team flag in commands to manage issues across different teams without switching contexts.

Does this skill allow me to change issue states like 'In Progress' or 'Done'?

Absolutely. You can update any issue status, add comments, and even search for issues by label or keyword directly from the command line.

Linear Lifecycle

Name: Linear Lifecycle
Author: mattforni

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生产力与工作流

Manage Linear issues with zero context overhead using the Linearis CLI for a lightweight, token-efficient development workflow.

关于

The linear-lifecycle skill optimizes Linear issue management within Claude Code by replacing heavy Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools with the lightweight Linearis CLI. It allows developers to create, update, search, and comment on Linear tasks using simple bash commands that return structured JSON, drastically reducing token consumption from 20k to nearly zero. This skill provides a complete workflow integration, enabling users to transition from finding a bug to creating a ticket, updating status, and closing tasks without ever leaving their terminal or bloating their context window.

主要功能

Full CRUD operations including creating, reading, updating, and searching Linear issues.
Clean JSON parsing that formats issue details into readable summaries for the user.
0 GitHub stars
Context-efficient issue management using Linearis CLI to save up to 20k tokens per session.
Support for multi-team environments with specific team key targeting for all operations.
Automated secure token configuration and verification for seamless first-time setup.

使用场景

Retrieving ticket details and descriptions to provide grounding for code generation without loading heavy tool definitions.
Creating and assigning Linear issues for bugs or features discovered during an active coding session.
Syncing development progress by updating issue statuses and adding comments directly after merging code.

关于

主要功能

Full CRUD operations including creating, reading, updating, and searching Linear issues.
Clean JSON parsing that formats issue details into readable summaries for the user.
0 GitHub stars
Context-efficient issue management using Linearis CLI to save up to 20k tokens per session.
Support for multi-team environments with specific team key targeting for all operations.
Automated secure token configuration and verification for seamless first-time setup.

使用场景

Retrieving ticket details and descriptions to provide grounding for code generation without loading heavy tool definitions.
Creating and assigning Linear issues for bugs or features discovered during an active coding session.
Syncing development progress by updating issue statuses and adding comments directly after merging code.