Linear MCP Server Extension for Zed
LocalAbout Linear MCP Server Extension for Zed
An unofficial Linear MCP server extension for Zed that adds Linear as a context server in Zed’s Agent Panel. It requires a Linear access token; the README recommends using Linear’s official remote MCP server instead.
Key features
- 01Connects Linear to Zed’s Agent Panel
- 02Uses a Linear access token
- 03Unofficial Linear MCP server extension
Use cases
- 01Access Linear context in Zed’s Agent Panel
- 02Configure Linear MCP access in Zed
MCP support
The extension integrates an unofficial Linear MCP server as a context server for Zed. The README also describes connecting Zed to Linear’s official remote MCP server without installing the extension.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMELinear MCP Server Extension for Zed
Important
Linear has an official MCP Server. It is a remote server and doesn't need to be installed. See the config below. You should use that one instead.
This extension integrates (Unofficial) Linear MCP Server as a context server for Zed's Agent Panel.
Several were analyzed and this one worked the best in practice.
You'll need to grab a Linear access token for your account.
Visit: https://linear.app/<your-org>/settings/account/security
"context_servers": {
"mcp-server-linear": {
"settings": {
"linear_api_key": "<LINEAR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
Official Linear MCP Server Configuration
Linear has an official MCP and it's easy to customize and doesn't require an extension to help with the installation.
"context_servers": {
"mcp-server-linear": { // name can be whatever you want
"url": "https://mcp.linear.app/mcp",
"headers": { // optional, if you don't want to use the OAuth flow
"Authorization": "Bearer <your linear token>"
}
}
}
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