Use Linear Plugin for This Prompt

Programming Updated September 3, 2026 by GenPrompto
Prompt
Create a new issue titled "[issue title, described specifically]" in the [team or project name] project. Description: [relevant details, described fully in your own words]. Priority: [priority level]. Assign it to [assignee, if applicable] -- this action requires Linear’s MCP server already connected to your AI client.

What this does

Creates and manages real Linear issues through AI via Linear’s official MCP server -- natural language, executed directly.

With Linear’s MCP server connected, your AI assistant can create, update, and manage real issues directly — naming the specific action and real project details is what lets it execute the request, rather than a vague “manage my issues” ask with nothing concrete to act on.

What this produces

A real action taken directly in your Linear workspace — a new issue created, an existing one updated, or a status summary generated — through natural language, once the MCP connection is set up.

Variations

Two ready-to-copy versions for common actions.

Create Issue Version
Create a new issue titled “[issue title, described specifically]” in the [team or project name] project. Description: [relevant details, described fully]. Priority: [priority level]. Assign it to [assignee, if applicable].
Status Summary Version
Summarize the current status of the [project or team name] project in Linear — all open issues, what’s currently in progress, and anything genuinely blocked right now. Group the summary by priority level if there are more than 10 open issues total to review.

Who this is for

Teams using Linear for issue tracking who want their AI assistant to create, update, and manage real Linear issues directly through natural language.

Example Output

Naming the exact issue action and real project details lets Linear’s MCP server execute the request directly against your actual workspace; a vague “manage my issues” request with no specifics gives the AI nothing concrete to act on.

Tips for better results

  • Connect to Linear’s official MCP server (mcp.linear.app) in your AI client before using these prompts — they won’t do anything without that connection.
  • Name the specific team or project explicitly if you have multiple, since the AI needs that context to act correctly.
  • Ask for a status summary before bulk actions, so you can confirm scope before anything gets created or changed.
  • Review any bulk update before confirming — natural-language requests can be interpreted more broadly than intended.

What didn’t work as well

Asking to “manage my Linear issues” with no specific action or project named. The AI has nothing concrete to act on — naming the exact action (create, update, summarize) and real project details is what lets it execute directly against your workspace.

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FAQ

Do I need to install anything to use this?

Yes — connect your AI client (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and others) to Linear’s official MCP server first; these prompts assume that connection is already set up.

Is this an official Linear feature?

Yes — Linear provides an official MCP server documented at linear.app/docs/mcp, with example prompts to get started.

Can this delete issues or make irreversible changes?

Review any bulk or destructive action before confirming — treat AI-driven changes to real workspace data with the same care as a manual bulk edit.

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