How to use Linear
Track work as issues organized into cycles and projects with a keyboard-driven interface. Use the Linear Agent, in-app or through chat plugins, with commands like make issues from this discussion and assign them to me, and enable coding sessions and automations for AI-driven execution. The agent handles triage across connected tools.
Best for
Streamlined issue tracking and cycle planning for engineering teams. Keyboard-first speed. The Linear Agent for turning discussion into issues, plus AI coding sessions and automations.
How it behaves
AI agents are included on every paid plan at no extra seat cost, while usage-heavy features like coding sessions meter AI credits. Pricing is billed annually, and the product is deliberately opinionated and less customizable than general tools.
Tips
Learn the keyboard shortcuts, speed is the point. Use the agent to turn discussion into assigned issues. AI agents are included, but heavy features meter credits.
Pricing
Free tier. Basic is $10 per user and Business is $16 per user a month billed yearly, with AI agents included and heavy features metered by credits.