Connect Linear to Claude via Bindify

Set up once. Never re-authenticate again.

// Why use Bindify for Linear?

Linear's MCP connection through Claude uses OAuth tokens that expire within hours. When they do, Claude disconnects and you have to re-authorize manually — sometimes multiple times a day. Bindify manages Linear's OAuth tokens for you, refreshing them automatically so your connection never breaks. Learn more about MCP connection problems →

// Setup steps

Step 1: Sign up

Create a Bindify account at app.bindify.dev. You can start with the free 24-hour trial — no credit card required.

Step 2: Connect Linear

In your Bindify dashboard, click "Add Connection" and select Linear. You will be redirected to Linear to authorize Bindify to access your workspace.

Step 3: Copy your secret URL

After authorization, Bindify generates your permanent MCP URL. Copy it from the dashboard. It looks like:

https://api.bindify.dev/mcp/linear/{your-credentials}/sse

Step 4: Add to Claude

Follow the instructions below for your Claude client.

// Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the Linear MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "url": "https://api.bindify.dev/mcp/linear/{your-credentials}/sse"
    }
  }
}

Replace {your-credentials} with the value from your Bindify dashboard. Restart Claude Desktop to activate.

// Claude Code

Add the Linear MCP server using the Claude Code CLI:

claude mcp add linear \
  --transport http \
  --url https://api.bindify.dev/mcp/linear/{your-credentials}

Replace {your-credentials} with the value from your Bindify dashboard.

// Troubleshooting

Claude says it cannot connect to Linear
Check your Bindify dashboard. If the Linear connection shows an error status, click "Re-authorize" to refresh the OAuth token. Your secret URL stays the same.
Linear connection shows "token error" in dashboard
This means the upstream Linear token has expired and automatic refresh failed. Click "Re-authorize" to grant access again. This is a one-time fix.
I authorized the wrong Linear workspace
Revoke the connection in your Bindify dashboard, then click "Add Connection" again. Linear will prompt you to choose which workspace to authorize.
I want to check my connection status
Log in to app.bindify.dev and view your dashboard. Each connection shows its status (active, refreshing, or error) and last-used timestamp.
Do I need to rotate my connection?
OAuth connections with managed refresh renew automatically — no rotation needed. If you connected using an API key or client-side keys, you must rotate annually for security. Click "Re-authorize" in your dashboard before the 1-year mark.