Does Cursor integrate with Linear?
Yes — via Linear's official MCP server
Yes. Linear publishes an official remote MCP server at mcp.linear.app/mcp and documents Cursor as a supported client. Add it via Linear's deep link or Cursor's MCP tools page, then authorize through OAuth 2.1. Once connected, Cursor can find, create and update Linear issues, projects and comments directly, with no middleware required.
| Integration method | MCP server — Linear runs an official remote MCP server at https://mcp.linear.app/mcp and documents Cursor setup directly. You add the server to Cursor via a deep link or the MCP tools page, then complete an OAuth 2.1 authorization flow. |
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| Sync direction | Two-way from Cursor's side: the tools can find (read), create, and update Linear objects such as issues, projects and comments. |
| Plan required | Linear side: the docs do not gate the MCP server behind a specific paid Linear plan. Cursor side: any Cursor plan that supports MCP servers, including the free tier. |
| Setup time | ~10 minutes unverified estimate |
How to connect Cursor to Linear
- In Cursor, use Linear's one-click deep link, or open Cursor's MCP tools page and add a new server.
- Set the server URL to https://mcp.linear.app/mcp (config is a single "url" entry).
- Cursor connects and prompts you to log in.
- Complete Linear's OAuth 2.1 authorization in the browser to grant access to your workspace.
- Ask Cursor to work with Linear (e.g. "create an issue in the Backlog") and approve tool calls as they run.
Known friction points
- Some users hit an "internal server error" when connecting; Linear's documented fix is to clear cached auth with rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth and reconnect. [source]
- WSL-on-Windows setups can have compatibility issues with the MCP auth flow. [source]
FAQ
- Does Cursor integrate with Linear?
- Yes. Linear's official MCP server documents Cursor setup. Add mcp.linear.app/mcp to Cursor and authorize via OAuth 2.1 to find, create and update Linear issues, projects and comments.
- How does Cursor authenticate to Linear's MCP server?
- Through OAuth 2.1 with dynamic client registration. After you add the server, Cursor opens a browser flow to authorize access to your Linear workspace.
- Can Cursor create and update Linear issues, not just read them?
- Yes. The MCP tools support finding, creating and updating Linear objects including issues, projects and comments.
✓ Last verified: 2026-06-10 · Every claim on this page links to a primary source. If the integration changed, the page is out of date — check the sources below.
Sources
- Linear docs — MCP server (Cursor setup) (accessed 2026-06-10)
- Cursor docs — Model Context Protocol (accessed 2026-06-10)