// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

LINEAR MCP SERVER TOOLS

5 tools from the Linear MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 5 LINEAR MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 2 tools

Read linear_get_user_issues Retrieves issues assigned to a specific user or the authenticated user if no userId is provided. Returns is... Read linear_search_issues Searches Linear issues using flexible criteria. Supports filtering by any combination of: title/description...

WRITE 3 tools

Write linear_add_comment Adds a comment to an existing Linear issue. Supports markdown formatting in the comment body. Can optionall... Write linear_create_issue Creates a new Linear issue with specified details. Use this to create tickets for tasks, bugs, or feature r... Write linear_update_issue Updates an existing Linear issue

// FAQ

How many tools does the Linear MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Linear MCP Server MCP server exposes 5 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Linear MCP Server tools? +

Route the Linear MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Linear MCP Server tools fall into? +

Linear MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Linear MCP Server tool call.

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