Linear Tools Setup

Source: Linear MCP Docs

Check Linear MCP status and configure OAuth if needed.

Step 1: Test Current Setup

Try listing teams using mcp__linear__list_teams.

If successful: Tell user Linear is configured and working.

If fails with authentication error: Continue to Step 2.

Step 2: OAuth Authentication

Linear uses OAuth - no API keys needed. Tell the user:

Linear MCP uses OAuth authentication.

To authenticate:
1. Run the /mcp command in Claude Code
2. Find the "linear" server in the list
3. Click "Authenticate" or similar option
4. A browser window will open
5. Sign in to Linear and authorize access

Step 3: Complete OAuth Flow

After user clicks authenticate:

• Browser opens to Linear authorization page
• User signs in with their Linear account
• User approves the permission request
• Browser shows success message
• Claude Code receives the token automatically

Step 4: Verify Setup

Try listing teams again using mcp__linear__list_teams.

If successful: Linear is now configured.

Troubleshooting

If OAuth fails:

Common fixes:
1. Clear browser cookies for linear.app
2. Try a different browser
3. Disable browser extensions
4. Re-run /mcp and authenticate again
5. Restart Claude Code and try again

Alternative: Disable Plugin

If user doesn't need Linear integration:

To disable this plugin:
1. Run /mcp command
2. Find the linear server
3. Disable it

This prevents errors from missing authentication.