Does Linear integrate with Claude?
Yes — native Claude connector via Linear's MCP server
Yes. Linear's official MCP server (mcp.linear.app/mcp), built with Anthropic and Cloudflare, connects to Claude as a custom connector. Add the URL under Connectors, then authorize with OAuth 2.1. Claude can then find, create and update Linear issues, projects and comments. Free Claude accounts can add it but are capped at one custom connector; paid plans allow more.
| Integration method | MCP server — Linear runs an official remote MCP server at https://mcp.linear.app/mcp, built in partnership with Anthropic (and Cloudflare). You add it to Claude as a custom connector by URL, then authorize with OAuth 2.1. |
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| Sync direction | Two-way: Claude can find (read), create, and update Linear objects such as issues, projects and comments through the MCP tools. |
| Plan required | Linear side: the docs do not require a specific paid Linear plan for the MCP server. Claude side: custom remote-MCP connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans — but Free users are limited to one custom connector, while paid plans can add more. |
| Setup time | ~10 minutes unverified estimate |
How to connect Linear to Claude
- In Claude.ai or Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors (Team/Enterprise owners add it under Organization settings > Connectors first).
- Click "+" then "Add custom connector".
- Enter the remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.linear.app/mcp.
- Click "Add", then connect and complete Linear's OAuth 2.1 authorization in the browser.
- In a conversation, use the "+" button to enable the Linear connector, then ask Claude to work with your Linear data.
Known friction points
- Free Claude accounts can connect only one custom connector, so adding Linear may require removing another remote MCP connector. [source]
- Some users hit an "internal server error" connecting to Linear's MCP server; the documented fix is to clear cached auth with rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth and reconnect. [source]
FAQ
- Does Linear integrate with Claude?
- Yes. Linear's official MCP server, built in partnership with Anthropic, connects to Claude as a custom connector. Add mcp.linear.app/mcp under Connectors and authorize via OAuth 2.1 to read, create and update Linear data.
- Do I need a paid Claude plan to connect Linear?
- No. Custom remote-MCP connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans. Free accounts are limited to one custom connector; paid plans allow several.
- How does Claude authenticate to Linear?
- Through Linear's OAuth 2.1 flow with dynamic client registration. After you add the connector URL, Claude opens a browser window to authorize access to your Linear workspace.
✓ Last verified: 2026-06-10 · Every claim on this page links to a primary source. If the integration changed, the page is out of date — check the sources below.
Sources
- Linear docs — MCP server (accessed 2026-06-10)
- Anthropic — Getting started with custom connectors using remote MCP (accessed 2026-06-10)
- Anthropic — Introducing the Model Context Protocol (accessed 2026-06-10)