Mo - Linear Task Management for Cursor IDE

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Author: ztfo
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- Create, update, and delete tasks directly in Cursor
- Context-aware task creation from code selections or file
- Bidirectional sync between local tasks and Linear issues
- Filter and query Linear issues by teams, projects, states
- Support for webhooks for real-time issue updates (optional)
- Markdown-formatted responses with action buttons

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Mo - Linear Task Management for Cursor IDE

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install globally via npm: npm install -g mo-linear-mcp, then configure it in Cursor's MCP settings (Settings → Extensions → MCP Servers). Use editor commands like /mo tasks, /mo new-task, or chat tools like @Linear linear_status. Authenticate with a Linear API key using /mo linear-auth key:your_api_key.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mo - linear task management for cursor ide": {
            "mo": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mo-linear-mcp"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mo": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "mo-linear-mcp"
        ]
    }
}

Mo - Linear Task Management for Cursor IDE

Mo is a task management tool designed as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Cursor IDE. It provides seamless integration with Linear for issue tracking and task management, allowing developers to manage their workflow directly from within Cursor.

Project Status

- Phase 1: ✅ Completed (March 21, 2024) - Core infrastructure and basic task management
- Phase 2: ✅ Completed (April 5, 2024) - Linear integration and chat tool support
- Phase 3: 🔄 In Progress - AI enhancement features
- Phase 4: 📅 Planned - Advanced features and polish

See the Project Plan for more details on the project timeline and phases.

Features

- Task Management: Create, update, and track tasks directly in Cursor
- Context-Awareness: Create tasks from code selections or current file context
- Protocol Version Handling: Support for Cursor MCP protocol version compatibility
- Rich Responses: Markdown-formatted responses with action buttons
- Linear Integration: Sync tasks with Linear for team collaboration
- Authentication with secure credential storage
- Bidirectional synchronization between local tasks and Linear issues
- Filtering and querying Linear issues
- Support for projects, teams, and workflow states
- Chat Integration: Use Linear tools directly in Claude chat within Cursor
- Webhook Support: Register webhooks for real-time issue updates (optional)

Installation

Prerequisites

- Cursor IDE
- Node.js 16+
- Linear account (for Linear integration)

Option 1: Install From npm (Recommended)

The package is available on npm and can be installed globally:

npm install -g mo-linear-mcp

You can also use it directly without installation via npx:

npx mo-linear-mcp

Visit the package on npm: mo-linear-mcp

Option 2: Local Development Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mo-linear-mcp.git
   cd mo-linear-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Build the project:

   npm run build

4. Run in development mode:

   npm run dev

Cursor MCP Configuration

To use Mo in Cursor, you need to configure it in the MCP settings. Here's an example configuration:

{
  "version": "0.1",
  "mcps": {
    "mo-linear-mcp-dev": {
      "name": "Mo Linear MCP (Dev)",
      "description": "Linear Task Management for Cursor IDE - Development Mode",
      "command": "npm",
      "args": ["run", "dev"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/your/mo-linear-mcp",
      "enabled": true
    },
    "linear": {
      "name": "Linear",
      "description": "Linear Task Management for Cursor",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mo-linear-mcp"],
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}

To access the MCP configuration in Cursor:

1. Open Cursor IDE
2. Go to Settings → Extensions → MCP Servers
3. Click "Edit MCP Config" and paste the configuration above
4. Adjust the "cwd" path to match your local repository path (for development mode)

Development and Publishing

Local Development

For rapid development and testing:

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Option 1: Install From npm (Recommended)

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Cursor MCP Configuration

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