Tiger Linear MCP
A wrapper around the Linear API for internal LLMs
What is Tiger Linear MCP?
Tiger Linear MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to wrapper around the linear api for internal llms
A wrapper around the Linear API for internal LLMs
This server falls under the APIs and Business Applications categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A wrapper around the Linear API for internal LLMs
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx tiger-linearConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Tiger Linear MCP
Tiger Linear MCP Server is a TypeScript MCP server built by Timescale that wraps the Linear project management API and exposes a focused set of tools optimized for LLM consumption. It lets AI assistants create, list, update, and comment on Linear issues and projects without requiring the LLM to understand Linear's full GraphQL schema. Engineering teams use it to give AI coding assistants direct access to their issue tracker so that commit messages, PR descriptions, and code changes can be automatically linked to the correct Linear tickets.
Prerequisites
- Node.js and npm installed
- A Linear account with an API key (starts with `lin_api_`)
- Access to the tiger-linear-mcp-server repository source code
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Clone the tiger-linear-mcp-server repository from GitHub.
git clone [email protected]:timescale/tiger-linear-mcp-server.git
cd tiger-linear-mcp-serverInstall dependencies and build
Install npm packages and compile the TypeScript source to the dist directory.
npm iConfigure your Linear API key
Copy the sample environment file and set your Linear API key. The key can be found in Linear under Settings > API > Personal API keys.
cp .env.sample .env
# Edit .env and set:
# LINEAR_API_KEY=lin_api_your_key_hereTest with MCP Inspector
Use the MCP Inspector web UI to exercise the server interactively before wiring it into a production client.
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
# Transport Type: STDIO
# Command: node
# Arguments: dist/index.jsConfigure Claude Desktop
Add the server entry to your Claude Desktop config file, using the absolute path to the built dist/index.js.
Watch for changes during development
Run the TypeScript compiler in watch mode so changes are automatically rebuilt.
npm run watchTiger Linear MCP Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the Tiger Linear MCP server using the compiled Node.js output.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tiger-linear": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/tiger-linear-mcp-server/dist/index.js",
"stdio"
],
"env": {
"LINEAR_API_KEY": "lin_api_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for managing Linear issues through the MCP server.
- "List all open issues assigned to me in Linear."
- "Create a new bug issue in the Backend project titled 'Fix memory leak in worker process'."
- "Add a comment to issue ENG-123 saying the fix has been deployed to staging."
- "Show me all issues in the current sprint for the Frontend team."Troubleshooting Tiger Linear MCP
Build fails with TypeScript compilation errors
Ensure you ran `npm i` first to install all devDependencies including the TypeScript compiler. Then run `npm run build` explicitly.
Server starts but returns 'Unauthorized' errors from Linear
Verify your LINEAR_API_KEY value starts with `lin_api_` and is a valid personal API key from Linear's Settings > API page.
Claude Desktop shows the server as disconnected
Confirm that the path in `args` is the absolute path to `dist/index.js` (not the TypeScript source) and that `npm i` has been run to build the project.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiger Linear MCP
What is Tiger Linear MCP?
Tiger Linear MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wrapper around the linear api for internal llms It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Tiger Linear MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Tiger Linear MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Tiger Linear MCP?
Tiger Linear MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Tiger Linear MCP free to use?
Yes, Tiger Linear MCP is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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