mcp-linear and linear-mcp-server
These are competitors offering overlapping Linear integration functionality through MCP, with the second providing more mature development (higher stars) while the first maintains higher adoption (monthly downloads), requiring users to choose based on implementation preferences and maintenance activity.
About mcp-linear
tacticlaunch/mcp-linear
MCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with Linear project management system through natural language, allowing users to retrieve, create, and update issues, projects, and teams.
Implements the Model Context Protocol over Linear's GraphQL API, exposing granular tools for issue lifecycle management (status transitions, assignments, comments) alongside resource creation. Integrates directly with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude VSCode Extension via NPM-based installation, with environment-based token authentication for streamlined client configuration.
About linear-mcp-server
jerhadf/linear-mcp-server
A server that integrates Linear's project management system with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow LLMs to interact with Linear.
Exposes five tools for programmatic Linear operations—creating and updating issues, searching with multi-field filtering, retrieving user assignments, and adding comments—plus resource endpoints for contextual issue/team/user views. Built on Linear's GraphQL API with stdio transport, configured via environment variables for Claude Desktop integration. The deprecated project has been superseded by Linear's official MCP server.
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