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What You'll Need

CredentialDescription
API KeyPersonal API key from Linear settings

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Overview

Connect to Linear’s GraphQL API for issue tracking and project management data.

Issues & Projects

Issues, projects, cycles, milestones

Teams & Users

Team structure, user assignments

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Prerequisites

Administrator access required. You need privileges in to complete this setup.If you don’t have admin access, contact your administrator to:
  • Create the API credentials on your behalf, OR
  • Grant you temporary admin access to complete the setup
  • Admin role in Linear workspace (for full data access)
  • API keys are tied to your user account and its permissions

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Setup Guide

1

Access Linear Settings

  1. Go to Linear
  2. Click your avatar → Settings
  3. Navigate to Account → API
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Create API Key

  1. Click Create key
  2. Enter label: Parable Integration
  3. Click Create key
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Note Permissions

The API key inherits your account’s permissions:
  • Admin users have access to all workspace data
  • Member users have access based on team membership
For comprehensive data access, create the key with an admin account.