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Start/stop work on Linear issues. Use when beginning work, creating branches, or getting current issue context.
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Execute raw GraphQL queries and mutations against the Linear API. Use for advanced operations not covered by other commands.
Manage issue attachments - link URLs, create, update, delete. Use when attaching files or links to issues.
Manage issue comments - list, create, update, delete. Use when reading or posting comments on issues.
Configure linear-cli - auth (API key + OAuth), workspaces, diagnostics, setup wizard.
Manage Linear sprint cycles - list, create, update, delete, complete. Use when managing cycles.
Mark the current branch's issue as Done. Use as a quick shortcut to close the issue you're working on.
| name | linear-workflow |
| description | Start/stop work on Linear issues. Use when beginning work, creating branches, or getting current issue context. |
| allowed-tools | Bash |
# Start working (assigns to you, sets In Progress)
linear-cli i start LIN-123
# Start + create git branch
linear-cli i start LIN-123 --checkout
# Stop working (unassigns, resets status)
linear-cli i stop LIN-123
# Get issue from current git branch
linear-cli context
linear-cli context --output json
# 1. Start
linear-cli i start LIN-123 --checkout
# 2. Code...
# 3. Create PR
linear-cli g pr LIN-123
# 4. Done
linear-cli i update LIN-123 -s Done