Connecting Linear to AgentRail lets you import Linear issues directly into the AgentRail task lifecycle. Once imported, issues go through the routing engine, which evaluates your configured routing rules to assign the task to the right agent. Run agentrail provider connect linear to set this up.
Connect Linear
The interactive setup prompts for your Linear API key in a hidden prompt, validates credentials, runs provider readiness checks, and reports any blockers it cannot resolve automatically.
For non-interactive environments such as CI pipelines, set the LINEAR_API_KEY environment variable before running the connect command. Import a Linear issue
After connecting, import issues into AgentRail using the identifier, full Linear URL, or UUID:
AgentRail fetches the issue from Linear, normalizes it into an AgentRail task candidate, and passes it through the routing engine.
How routing works
Imported issues do not automatically become assigned tasks. They go through AgentRail’s routing engine, which evaluates your configured routing rules to decide which agent should handle the work.
If routing is not configured, AgentRail fails closed. It does not create hidden unassigned work. Set up routing rules before importing issues to ensure they are assigned correctly.
agentrail init and follow the routing setup prompts, or use agentrail agent create to add a routing rule for a specific agent.
Verify the connection
Check the health of your Linear connection:
You can also check all connected providers at once:
Troubleshooting
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