Update issue
The Update Issue tool by Linear streamlines project management by allowing users to efficiently modify existing issues within their workflow. Designed for seamless integration, it supports detailed updates to issue attributes including priority, state, assignee, and more.
Features
- Update issue title and description using Markdown formatting for clarity.
- Adjust issue priority levels from urgent to low to optimize task management.
- Assign or delegate issues to specific team members to enhance collaboration.
- Add labels, set due dates, and estimates to thoroughly organize tasks.
- Attach relevant links and set hierarchical relationships with parent issues for better tracking.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity by simplifying the process of updating issue details.
- Improves team coordination through easy reassignment and delegation features.
- Supports better project tracking with customizable issue states and cycles.
- Facilitates clear communication with rich markdown descriptions and linked resources.
- Ensures tasks are prioritized and scheduled effectively to meet deadlines.
Description
Update an existing Linear issue
Parameters
14 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| idrequired | string | The issue ID |
| title | string | The issue title |
| description | string | The issue description as Markdown |
| priority | number | The issue priority. 0 = No priority, 1 = Urgent, 2 = High, 3 = Normal, 4 = Low. Do not set this field unless explicitly requested. |
| project | string | The project name or ID to add the issue to |
| state | string | The issue state type, name, or ID |
| cycle | string | The cycle name, number, or ID |
| assignee | string | The assignee name, displayName, or ID to assign |
| delegate | string | The agent name, displayName, or ID to delegate |
| labels | string[] | Array of label names or IDs to set on the issue (you can use label names directly, no need to look up IDs) |
| parentId | string | The parent issue ID, if this is a sub-issue |
| dueDate | string | The due date for the issue in ISO format |
| estimate | number | The numerical issue estimate value |
| links | object[] | Array of link objects to attach to the issue. Each object must contain a valid |