> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cloud.cdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Linear

export const title_2 = "Linear";

export const title_1 = "Linear";

export const title_0 = "Linear";

## 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 the **Auth Scheme**, then proceed to the relevant section and follow those instructions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Authentication Methods

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="APIKey">
    To use API key authentication, generate a personal API key in Linear:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Log in to your Linear account and go to **Settings** > **API** > **Personal API keys**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Create key**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Enter a descriptive label for the key and click **Create**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Copy the generated key immediately and store it securely; it is only displayed once.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    In Connect AI:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter the key as the **API Key**.
      </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">
    To use OAuth authentication, register an OAuth application with Linear:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Log in to your Linear account and go to **Settings** > **API** > **OAuth Applications**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **New OAuth Application**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Enter a **Name** for the application.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Set the **Callback URL** to *[https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/](https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/)*.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Create application**, then copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret**. Store the secret securely.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    In Connect AI:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter the **OAuth Client Id** and **OAuth Client Secret** obtained from Linear.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Optionally, update the **Scope** field. 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 grant the requested permissions.
      </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">
    OAuthClient uses client credentials for machine-to-machine access without a user sign-in. Register an OAuth application with Linear:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Log in to your Linear account and go to **Settings** > **API** > **OAuth Applications**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **New OAuth Application**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Enter a **Name** for the application.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Set the **Callback URL** to *[https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/](https://oauth.cdata.com/oauth/)*.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Create application**, then copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret**. Store the secret securely.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    In Connect AI:

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Enter the **OAuth Client Id** and **OAuth Client Secret** obtained from Linear.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Optionally, update the **Scope** field. 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>


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