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ConnectorLinear

Linear integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Linear connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Linear from Claude

Add the Linear connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Linear from Codex

Add the Linear connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Linear from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Developer Tools & IT

What the Linear connector can do

Linear is a streamlined issue tracking and project planning tool for modern teams, featuring fast workflows, keyboard shortcuts, and GitHub integrations

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Linear once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Create issue

    Create a Linear issue with team, project, status, priority, assignee, labels, and description.

  • Update issue

    Move an issue through workflow states or update assignee, priority, labels, estimate, and due date.

  • Comment on issue

    Add a comment to a Linear issue for status updates, implementation notes, QA findings, or handoffs.

  • Create project

    Create a Linear project with lead, teams, target dates, milestones, and planning context.

  • Link related issues

    Create blocks, relates-to, duplicate, or dependency relationships between Linear issues.

  • Attach external reference

    Attach pull requests, docs, dashboards, designs, or other URLs to a Linear issue.

Representative triggers

  • Comment Received Trigger

    Triggered when a comment is received.

  • Issue Created Trigger

    Triggered when a new issue is created.

  • Issue Updated Trigger

    Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.

Connection

API and auth details

Linear exposes a GraphQL API at api.linear.app/graphql with OAuth2 for distributed apps and personal API keys for scripts.

Source
Official docs verified 2026-06-03
Auth schemes
OAuth, API key
Base URL
https://api.linear.app
Connection test
/graphql
FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Linear

Can Claude use Linear?

Yes. Add a Linear connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Linear through Type?

Yes. Add a Linear connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Linear MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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