Step 0 — Linear MCP auth

Run before any Linear read or write in setup, sync, monitor, or discipline.

Probe

Call a cheap Linear tool (list_teams or get_user).

• Success → continue.
• Unauthorized / missing server / needsAuth → stop. Give the steps below for the current agent. Never invent GraphQL, curl, or unofficial API wrappers.

Cursor

1. Open Settings → MCP (or Features → MCP).
2. Enable / add the Linear MCP server (official Linear plugin).
3. Complete the OAuth / connect prompt in the browser.
4. Start a new agent chat.
5. Retry: ask the agent to list Linear teams.

Claude Code

1. Run /mcp (or open Claude connector settings).
2. Connect Linear and authorize the workspace.
3. Confirm Linear tools show as available.
4. New session if tools were just added.
5. Retry: list teams.

Codex / other Agent Skills harnesses

1. Open that agent’s MCP / integrations settings.
2. Add Linear MCP and complete OAuth.
3. Restart the agent so tools reload.
4. Retry: list teams.
5. If the harness has no MCP: say so in one line — this skill pack requires Linear MCP.

After auth

Restate: “Linear connected. Next: …” and continue the interrupted skill.