linear-cli - SKILL.md Agent Skill

name: Linear CLI description: Query, create, and manage Linear issues from the command line. Use when checking assigned work, viewing issue details, creating new issues, or updating issue status.

Linear CLI

Query, create, and update Linear issues without leaving the terminal.

Quick Examples

# Check your assigned work
linear-cli my-work

# Create a new issue
linear-cli create --title "Production bug" --priority 1 --team-key ENG

# Update status and add comment
linear-cli update ENG-456 --status "Done"
linear-cli comment ENG-456 --message "Shipped in v2.1.0"

Key Flags

--team-key ENG - Specify or filter by team
--status "In Progress" - Set or filter by status
--priority 1 - Set priority (1-4, 1 is highest)
--assignee name - Assign to team member
--description - Add issue description

More Info

See REFERENCE.md for complete flag documentation, advanced examples, and workflow patterns. Use linear-cli --help or linear-cli <command> --help for all options.

Authentication

linear-cli login    # OAuth login (stores credentials)
linear-cli logout   # Clear stored credentials
linear-cli status   # Verify connection