Linear Release Setup

What it does

This skill automates the setup of Linear release workflows. It configures your Linear workspace with predefined release stages and associated statuses, streamlining your software delivery process. The skill also handles creating release branches and linking them to relevant issues within Linear.

When to use it

• You're starting a new project and want a standardized release workflow in Linear from the outset.
• Your existing Linear setup is disorganized or lacks clear release stages.
• You need to automate branch creation for releases, ensuring consistency across your team.
• You want to link release branches directly to issues tracked within Linear.

Key capabilities

• Configures release stages in Linear.
• Defines associated statuses for each release stage.
• Creates release branches automatically.
• Links release branches to Linear issues.

Example prompts

• "Set up a linear release workflow with 'Development', 'Testing', and 'Production' stages."
• “Create a new release branch named ‘release/1.0.0’ linked to issue #123.”
• "Configure the 'In Review' status for the 'Testing' stage in my Linear workspace."

Tips & gotchas

This skill requires access and permissions within your Linear workspace to create and modify configurations. Ensure you have appropriate authorization before running it, as incorrect configuration can impact existing workflows.