Can Claude connect to Linear?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 44,908 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes.Linear's official remote MCP server (Linear) is live and works with Claude as a custom connector using OAuth sign-in. Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote Linear servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | Official | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | A |
| Linear MCP by usefulapi | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 8 | B |
| Linear ID Shape | Community | Live | No auth | 31 | C |
Local Linear servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abscissa | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
How to connect Linear to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Linear to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Linear itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Linear?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/linear/
Does Linear have an official MCP server?
Yes: Linear. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/linear/