skills/linear-import/SKILL.md
Import issues from CSV or JSON files. Use when bulk-creating issues from external data.
npx skillsauth add finesssee/linear-cli linear-importInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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# Import from CSV
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG
# Preview without creating (dry run)
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG --dry-run
# Import from JSON
linear-cli im json issues.json -t ENG
# JSON round-trip (export then re-import)
linear-cli exp json -t ENG -f backup.json
linear-cli im json backup.json -t ENG
CSV files need a header row. Supported columns: title, description, priority, status, assignee, labels, estimate, dueDate.
Status, assignee, and labels are resolved by name automatically.
JSON files should be an array of issue objects matching the export format.
| Flag | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| -t TEAM | Target team (required) |
| --dry-run | Preview without creating |
| --output json | JSON output |
0=Success, 1=Error, 2=Not found, 3=Auth error
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