linear-import

Productivity

Import issues from CSV or JSON files. Use when bulk-creating issues from external data.

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How to use this skill

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/Finesssee/linear-cli/blob/HEAD/skills/linear-import/SKILL.md

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Import

# Import from CSV
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG

# Preview without creating (dry run)
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG --dry-run

# Import from JSON
linear-cli im json issues.json -t ENG

# JSON round-trip (export then re-import)
linear-cli exp json -t ENG -f backup.json
linear-cli im json backup.json -t ENG

CSV Format

CSV files need a header row. Supported columns: title, description, priority, status, assignee, labels, estimate, dueDate.

Status, assignee, and labels are resolved by name automatically.

JSON Format

JSON files should be an array of issue objects matching the export format.

Flags

Flag	Purpose
`-t TEAM`	Target team (required)
`--dry-run`	Preview without creating
`--output json`	JSON output

Exit Codes

0=Success, 1=Error, 2=Not found, 3=Auth error