Does ChatGPT support the Linear MCP server?

Yes. ChatGPT connects to the Linear MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need a ChatGPT plan or workspace that allows custom MCP servers.

Do I need an API key to connect Linear to ChatGPT?

No. You sign in to Linear once through Metorial, and ChatGPT uses that connection. No API keys go into ChatGPT's settings.

Which Linear tools can ChatGPT use?

All 27 Linear tools your team allows, such as List Documents, Update Cycle, Update Project. Admins can narrow that list per team.

Can I control which teammates use Linear in ChatGPT?

Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Linear and which of its tools appear in ChatGPT, and every call is logged with the person's identity.

What if ChatGPT doesn't show Linear tools?

Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.

Connect Linear to ChatGPT (MCP setup guide)

Ask ChatGPT to use the create cycle tool in Linear
Ask ChatGPT to use the get current user tool in Linear
Ask ChatGPT to use the update issue tool in Linear
Ask ChatGPT to use the create issue tool in Linear
Ask ChatGPT to use the list cycles tool in Linear

1. Enable Linear in Metorial
In your Metorial portal, enable the Linear MCP server and sign in with the account that owns the data. Access stays governed by your team policies.
2. Add a custom MCP server
On ChatGPT web, open Plugins, select +, then Add custom MCP server.
3. Paste your Metorial MCP URL
Name it Metorial, paste your Magic MCP URL (<your-magic-mcp-url>), choose OAuth and accept the risk notice.
4. Create and install the plugin
Select Create as a plugin, install it and sign in to load Linear tools.

Once Linear is enabled in Metorial, teammates sign in with SSO and get the same connection in ChatGPT, with only the tools their role allows.

One link covers every app you approve. See how the MCP gateway handles access, roles and audit logs for the whole company.

List Documents: Lists documents in the workspace with pagination support.
Update Cycle: Updates an existing cycle in Linear.
Update Project: Updates an existing Linear project.
Get Team: Retrieves detailed information about a team including its workflow states, labels, and members.
List Workflow States: Lists workflow states (issue statuses) across teams.
Create Cycle: Creates a new cycle (sprint) for a team in Linear.
Get Current User: Retrieves the profile of the currently authenticated user, including their organization info.
Update Issue: Updates an existing Linear issue.
Create Issue: Creates a new issue in a Linear team.
List Cycles: Lists cycles (sprints) in Linear, optionally filtered by team.
List Projects: Lists all projects in the workspace with pagination support.
Delete Issue: Permanently deletes an issue from Linear.
List Users: Lists all users in the workspace.
Search Issues: Searches Linear issues using text/vector similarity search.
Create Project: Creates a new project in Linear.
And 12 more on the Linear MCP server page.

Type @ and pick the plugin. The selection applies to that message only, so @mention it again when a follow-up needs fresh Linear data.
For write actions, ChatGPT may ask you to confirm first, depending on the app permissions and the action.
Once published for a workspace, ChatGPT keeps a snapshot of the tool list. When your team adds Linear tools in Metorial, an admin refreshes the actions in Workspace settings before they appear.
You can use several apps in one prompt, for example read Linear data and then create a ticket in another app.

Add custom MCP server is missing: Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.
The plugin exists but no tools appear: Creating the plugin is not enough: install it from your plugins, then start a new conversation so ChatGPT loads its tools.
ChatGPT answers without using the tools: Pick the plugin with @ in the composer and name the action you want, for example "use Metorial to look up the latest ticket".

Based on the ChatGPT MCP documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about connecting Linear to AI agents with Metorial.

Does ChatGPT support the Linear MCP server?
Yes. ChatGPT connects to the Linear MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need a ChatGPT plan or workspace that allows custom MCP servers.
Do I need an API key to connect Linear to ChatGPT?
No. You sign in to Linear once through Metorial, and ChatGPT uses that connection. No API keys go into ChatGPT's settings.
Which Linear tools can ChatGPT use?
All 27 Linear tools your team allows, such as List Documents, Update Cycle, Update Project. Admins can narrow that list per team.
Can I control which teammates use Linear in ChatGPT?
Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Linear and which of its tools appear in ChatGPT, and every call is logged with the person's identity.
What if ChatGPT doesn't show Linear tools?
Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.