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Create a Linear workspace or use an existing workspace. Generate a personal API key or configure OAuth
authorized access. Open the GraphQL Explorer and test queries against Linear's schema. Install the official TypeScript SDK if building a JavaScript or TypeScript integration. Set up a webhook endpoint for issue, project, team, and comment events. For AI agent integrations, review Linear's MCP and agent documentation.
💡 Quick Start: Follow these 2 steps in order to get up and running with Linear API quickly.
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Yes. Linear provides a GraphQL API for querying and mutating workspace data, plus webhooks, OAuth, personal API keys, and developer documentation.
Linear lists API and webhook access on its Free plan, while higher plans add broader workspace limits and business features.
Yes. Linear documents a hosted remote MCP endpoint and agent-related capabilities for connecting compatible AI tools to Linear workflows.
Linear's primary public API is GraphQL, not REST. Teams should be comfortable with schemas, queries, mutations, and typed API workflows.
Linear API is strongest for engineering organizations that already use Linear for issues and projects and want fast, focused workflow automation.
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Tutorial updated March 2026