Connect Linear to VS Code

To use Linear in VS Code, connect your Linear account in Manyplug and add Manyplug to VS Code once. VS Code then gets 7 Linear tools, for example: “Search issues”, “Get an issue”, and “List teams”. It takes about 3 minutes and works on the free plan.

Connect Linear Free plan, no card

1. Connect Linear in Manyplug

Click “Connect Linear” and paste the key or app password into Manyplug’s form:

A Linear personal API key. Takes about a minute.

Open Linear → Settings → Security & access and click New API key under Personal API keys.Open Linear settings
Name it Manyplug and keep Full access, or pick the teams it may use.
Copy the key (lin_api_…) and paste it into the form.

The key acts as you. You can revoke it on the same page.
Several Linear workspaces? Connect a key from each as its own account.

2. Add Manyplug to VS Code

GitHub Copilot in agent mode.

Click “Install in VS Code” or add the server to .vscode/mcp.json.

Install in VS Code

{
  "servers": {
    "manyplug": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://manyplug.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Start the server in the MCP list and sign in when VS Code asks.

Full guide: VS Code

3. Ask VS Code

What is on my plate in Linear this week?
Create a high-priority issue in ENG: “Speed up export”.
Move ENG-42 to In Progress and comment that I have started.
Which urgent issues in the DES team are still open?

What VS Code can do in Linear

Each action can be turned off per account, and changes can wait for your OK.

Action	Access
Search issues Finds issues by words, team, assignee and status.	Reads
Get an issue Shows an issue with its description and comments.	Reads
List teams Teams with their keys and statuses.	Reads
Create an issue Creates an issue in a team.	Makes changes
Update an issue Changes the title, description, status, priority, due date or assignee.	Makes changes
Add a comment Adds a comment to an issue.	Makes changes
Delete an issue Moves an issue to the Linear trash.	Risky

Questions

Can I connect two Linear accounts to VS Code?

Yes. Connect each one in Manyplug under its own name, for example Work and Personal. VS Code can use one of them or all at once.

Will VS Code change anything in Linear without asking?

By default these actions wait for your approval before they run: “Delete an issue”. Other changes follow your rules, which you can make stricter per account.

Do I need an official Linear MCP server for this?

No. Manyplug connects to Linear itself with a key or app password you paste into its form, and gives VS Code the tools through one MCP address, together with your other services.

Is it free to connect VS Code to Manyplug?

Yes. New workspaces get 14 days of Pro free, then the free plan keeps going with 150 actions a month and up to 3 connected accounts. No card needed. Paid plans start at $5 a month.

Does VS Code see my passwords or API keys?

No. Keys are entered on Manyplug’s own pages, stored encrypted with a separate key per account, and the AI only receives tool results.

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