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Q: How do I add Linear MCP to Claude Code?

Run `claude mcp add --env 'MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN= ' linear -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0` in your terminal. Add `--scope user` to make it available in every project.

Q: How do I add Linear MCP to Cursor?

Open `~/.cursor/mcp.json` and add the server under `mcpServers`, using the Cursor config shown in the install section above.

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magurelabs/linear · python · Apache-2.0

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How to install Linear MCP

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Claude CodeCursorVS CodeVS Code CLIClaude DesktopCodexCodex config.tomlGemini CLIGemini settings.json

$ claude mcp add --env 'MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN=<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>' linear -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0

~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "linear": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

$ code --add-mcp '{"name":"linear","type":"stdio","command":"docker","args":["run","-i","--rm","docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"],"env":{"MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN":"<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"}}'

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

$ codex mcp add linear --env 'MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN=<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>' -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0

~/.codex/config.toml

[mcp_servers.linear]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"]

[mcp_servers.linear.env]
MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN = "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"

$ gemini mcp add -s user -e 'MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN=<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>' linear docker -- run -i --rm docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0

~/.gemini/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Set 2 environment variables before starting the server (below).Setup guides:Claude Code Cursor VS Code Claude Desktop

Configuration

MCP_SERVICE_TOKENSecret
Shared secret callers send as X-Service-Token in platform mode.
MCP_MODE
Auth mode. The image defaults to platform; hosted and local need more settings, see docs/configuration.md.

Name	Description
MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN	Shared secret callers send as X-Service-Token in platform mode.	Secret
MCP_MODE	Auth mode. The image defaults to platform; hosted and local need more settings, see docs/configuration.md.

Linear MCP questions

How do I add Linear MCP to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --env 'MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN=<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>' linear -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0 in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

How do I add Linear MCP to Cursor?

Open ~/.cursor/mcp.json and add the server under mcpServers, using the Cursor config shown in the install section above.

Facts

Nov 14, 2026

Stars: 4
Downloads, 30 days: —
Latest version: 2.0.0
Last commit: Nov 14, 2026
License: Apache-2.0
Transport: remote
Package: docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0

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Servers run with the permissions you give them. Use the narrowest token or database role that does the job.

{ "mcpServers": { "linear": { "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "-i", "--rm", "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0" ], "env": { "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>" } } } }

{ "servers": { "linear": { "type": "stdio", "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "-i", "--rm", "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0" ], "env": { "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>" } } } }

{ "mcpServers": { "linear": { "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "-i", "--rm", "docker.io/magureai/mcp-linear:2.0.0" ], "env": { "MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN>" } } } }

Configuration

MCP_SERVICE_TOKENSecret

Shared secret callers send as X-Service-Token in platform mode.

MCP_MODE

Auth mode. The image defaults to platform; hosted and local need more settings, see docs/configuration.md.

Name	Description
MCP_SERVICE_TOKEN	Shared secret callers send as X-Service-Token in platform mode.	Secret
MCP_MODE	Auth mode. The image defaults to platform; hosted and local need more settings, see docs/configuration.md.

Linear MCP questions

How do I add Linear MCP to Claude Code?

How do I add Linear MCP to Cursor?

Open ~/.cursor/mcp.json and add the server under mcpServers, using the Cursor config shown in the install section above.

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Install Linear MCP in Claude Code

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Install Linear MCP in Claude Desktop

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Install Linear MCP in Codex config.toml

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