CLI ToolsMay 14, 2026·2 min read

linear-cli — Issue Management CLI (Git/JJ Aware)

linear-cli manages Linear issues from the terminal (list/start/create) and even ships an agent skill; verified 701★ and pushed 2026-05-14.

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Intro

linear-cli manages Linear issues from the terminal (list/start/create) and even ships an agent skill; verified 701★ and pushed 2026-05-14.

Best for: Developers who live in the terminal and want issue/branch workflows that stay synced with Linear

Works with: Homebrew or Node (npm/pnpm/bun) plus a Linear workspace/account

Setup time: 5-12 minutes

Key facts (verified)

  • GitHub: 701 stars · 75 forks · pushed 2026-05-14.
  • License: ISC · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
  • README-backed entrypoint: linear issue list.

Main

  • End-to-end issue flow: README shows listing, searching, starting issues (creating branches), and generating PRs via gh CLI integration.

  • Repo-aware views: README says it is git and jj aware to keep you in the right Linear views for your current branch/context.

  • Agent-friendly: README explicitly notes it includes a skill so agents can create issues and update status alongside code changes.

  • Multiple install options: README includes Homebrew plus npm/pnpm/bun and a deno(jsr) path.

Source-backed notes

  • README lists example commands like linear issue mine, linear issue query, linear issue start, and linear issue create.
  • README includes install paths: brew install schpet/tap/linear and npm install -D @schpet/linear-cli (plus pnpm/bun).
  • README states it works well with AI agents and ships a skill section for agent usage.

FAQ

  • Do I need the Linear UI?: Not for day-to-day actions — README positions the CLI as a complement to web/desktop apps.
  • Does it create branches automatically?: README shows linear issue start which can create a branch for the chosen issue.
  • How do agents use it?: Use the skill section in README; the CLI exposes issue actions that agents can call as steps in automation.
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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/schpet/linear-cli > License: ISC > GitHub stars: 701 · forks: 75

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