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Linear API

Manage Linear issues, projects, roadmaps, and workflows programmatically. Integrate issue tracking with your development tools and automation systems.

Verified
2026-02-04

At a glance

Essential information

Category
business
Authentication
api_key
Free tier
Available
Starting fromFree (unlimited users)

About

Linear API provides programmatic access to Linear's streamlined issue tracking and project management platform. Built for software teams, integrate Linear with development tools, automate workflows, and build custom integrations.

What you can build

  • Issue tracking automation
  • GitHub/GitLab sync tools
  • Custom dashboards and reports
  • Slack/Discord integrations
  • Automated triage systems
  • Sprint planning tools
  • Release management automation
  • Development workflow tools
Free tierYes
Starting fromFree (unlimited users)
NotesFree tier unlimited users with basic features. Standard $8/user/mo, Plus $14/user/mo. API included in all plans.

Last updated: 2026-02-04. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.

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Authentication & Limits

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Auth type
api_key
Rate limits
1,500 requests per hour per API key. GraphQL API with efficient querying.

Steps to get API key

  1. 1Create Linear account
  2. 2Go to Settings > API
  3. 3Generate Personal API Key
  4. 4Or create OAuth application for user access
  5. 5Use API key in Authorization header
  6. 6Make GraphQL queries to api.linear.app/graphql

FAQ

Yes, API access included in all plans including free tier (unlimited users).
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