---
ref: tool:linear/list-issues
name: List issues
company: company:linear
workflows: []
access: [mcp, api]
tags: [capability:manage-tasks, category:project-management, has:api, has:mcp]
docs: https://linear.app/developers/filtering
updated: 2026-09-27
---

# List issues

Returns the issues that match a filter on fields such as assignee, label, status, project or priority, one page at a time.

On the API, query `issues` with a `filter` built from comparators such as
`eq`, `in` and `lte`, for example `assignee: { email: { eq: "..." } }`.
Results come 50 at a time by default: pass `pageInfo.endCursor` as `after` to
get the next page. `list_issues` pages its results as well.

## Set up

Use the first option your agent supports.

### MCP (official, remote)

Add this server to your agent's MCP settings, then sign in when asked.

```json
{ "mcpServers": { "linear": { "url": "https://mcp.linear.app/mcp" } } }
```

Call the MCP tool `list_issues`.

Server URL: https://mcp.linear.app/mcp

### API (official)

- Base URL: https://api.linear.app
- Endpoint: `POST /graphql`
- Auth: send the header `Authorization: $LINEAR_API_KEY`
- Get a key: https://linear.app/settings/account/security
- Docs: https://linear.app/developers/graphql

Before doing anything else, make one read-only call to confirm access.

## Rules

- Ask the user before anything that sends messages, costs money, or changes data.
- Never print API keys.