Linear
Lets an agent read and update Linear issues, so it can pick up a ticket and write the code without you retyping the spec.
What it does
Connects an agent to your Linear workspace: search and read issues, create and update them, move status, and comment. Maintained by Linear.
The point is removing a copy and paste step. You give the agent an issue identifier, it reads the description, acceptance criteria, and comment thread itself.
Setup
claude mcp add --transport sse linear https://mcp.linear.app/sse
Authorise in the browser when prompted.
What to watch out for
Issue descriptions are written by humans and are frequently incomplete. An agent will treat a vague ticket as a complete spec and confidently build the wrong thing. Read what it plans before letting it run.
Give it permission to comment before permission to close. Status changes made by an agent that misread the situation are annoying to unpick across a team.