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linear-create-issue-in-project

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{{ 𝛀𝛀𝛀 }} Create a new Linear issue with automatic dependency detection

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How to use this skill

Bring this guide into your coding agent with a prompt tailored to the tool you use.

  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
Prompt to paste
I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/integration/linear-create-issue-in-project/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/linear-create-issue-in-project/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

Create a new Linear issue from the following input:

$ARGUMENTS

Parse the input

Split on |:

  • Everything before | is the issue description
  • Everything after | (if present) is a project name hint (e.g. Foundry, Platform)

Before creating

  1. Fetch the list of Linear projects
  2. If a project name was provided:
    • Attempt to match it to an existing project (fuzzy match on name)
    • If no confident match is found, ask the user: "No project matching '[name]' was found. Should I create a new project with that name, or would you like to pick from the existing list?"
    • If no project name was provided, do not set a project
  3. If a project was identified, fetch all existing issues in that project to understand current scope and state
  4. If issues were fetched, analyse them to identify natural dependencies:
    • Issues this new one blocks (must be done first before others can proceed)
    • Issues this new one is blocked by (must wait for others to complete)
    • Issues this new one relates to (thematically linked but no hard dependency)
  5. Propose: title, description, project (if any), priority, and all identified relationships — then wait for approval

Create the issue

Once approved:

  • Assign to me
  • Set project only if one was determined above
  • Set priority (default: Normal)
  • Apply all relationship links
  • Write a clear description in markdown covering what needs to be done and acceptance criteria

Confirm

Return the new issue identifier and a direct link.