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# Linear

export const title_2 = "Linear";

export const title_1 = "Linear";

export const title_0 = "Linear";

## Prerequisites (OAuth and OAuthClient Authentication Only)

Before you can establish a connection using OAuth or OAuthClient authentication, you must create a custom OAuth application in Linear.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Log in to [Linear](https://linear.app) and navigate to **Settings** > **API** > **Applications**, or go directly to the [Create OAuth app](https://linear.app/settings/api/applications/new) page.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the application name and other required fields.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    For **Redirect URIs**, add *[https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/](https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/)*.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Submit the form to register the application.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Note the **Client ID** and **Client Secret**. You need these values to configure the connection in Connect AI.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Setup Guide

Follow these steps to connect Linear to your Connect AI account:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the **Sources** page of the Connect AI navigation menu.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **+ Add Connection** in the upper-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Type *Linear* into the search field, then click the data source name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    On the **Basic Settings** tab of the new connection, enter a connection name or keep the default name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select an **Auth Scheme** and follow the relevant instructions below.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Authentication Methods

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="API Key">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter your personal **API Key**. To generate a personal API key:

        1. Log in to [Linear](https://linear.app) and navigate to **Settings** > **Account** > **Security & Access**.
        2. Under **API keys**, create a new key and assign it a label.
        3. Copy the generated key. It is only shown once.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        At the top of the Connect AI **Add {title_0} Connection** page, click **Save & Test**.

        * If the connection test succeeds, a **Connection successfully saved** message appears, indicating that your connection has been created. The **Status** on the **Edit Connection** page also changes to **Authenticated**. View the data model of your successful connection in the right pane of the **Edit Connection** page, in the **Data Model** tab.
        * If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Connect AI displays error messages under the required fields with missing data. Some data sources require that you sign in directly to the source website. If you did not, an error message appears under the **Sign in** button. Correct the errors and try again.
        * Unsuccessful connections are saved as drafts and have a **Status** of **Not Authenticated**. You can return to the connection and authenticate it later.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="OAuth">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter the following information (obtained in the prerequisites):

        * **OAuth Client Id**–the client ID assigned to your OAuth application.
        * **OAuth Client Secret**–the client secret assigned to your OAuth application.
        * (Optional) **Scope**–a comma-separated list of OAuth scopes to request. The default value is `read,write`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Sign in** to connect securely through OAuth. This action opens the Linear sign-in page in a new tab.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Log in to your Linear account and provide the requested permissions (if applicable).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        At the top of the Connect AI **Add {title_1} Connection** page, click **Save & Test**.

        * If the connection test succeeds, a **Connection successfully saved** message appears, indicating that your connection has been created. The **Status** on the **Edit Connection** page also changes to **Authenticated**. View the data model of your successful connection in the right pane of the **Edit Connection** page, in the **Data Model** tab.
        * If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Connect AI displays error messages under the required fields with missing data. Some data sources require that you sign in directly to the source website. If you did not, an error message appears under the **Sign in** button. Correct the errors and try again.
        * Unsuccessful connections are saved as drafts and have a **Status** of **Not Authenticated**. You can return to the connection and authenticate it later.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="OAuthClient">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter the following information (obtained in the prerequisites):

        * **OAuth Client Id**–the client ID assigned to your OAuth application.
        * **OAuth Client Secret**–the client secret assigned to your OAuth application.
        * (Optional) **Scope**–a comma-separated list of OAuth scopes to request. The default value is `read,write`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        At the top of the Connect AI **Add {title_2} Connection** page, click **Save & Test**.

        * If the connection test succeeds, a **Connection successfully saved** message appears, indicating that your connection has been created. The **Status** on the **Edit Connection** page also changes to **Authenticated**. View the data model of your successful connection in the right pane of the **Edit Connection** page, in the **Data Model** tab.
        * If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Connect AI displays error messages under the required fields with missing data. Some data sources require that you sign in directly to the source website. If you did not, an error message appears under the **Sign in** button. Correct the errors and try again.
        * Unsuccessful connections are saved as drafts and have a **Status** of **Not Authenticated**. You can return to the connection and authenticate it later.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Ready to try this connector? [Create a free Connect AI account](https://cloud-login.cdata.com/u/signup) and set up your first connection in minutes.
</Note>