I recently set up the Cursor + Linear integration for my development workflow, and it’s already saving me hours. Here’s exactly how I did it step-by-step so you can do the same.
What This Integration Does for Me
- I can assign issues to AI simply by typing @Cursor in any Linear issue.
- The AI agent automatically spins up in the cloud and starts working on the task.
- Real-time updates flow back to Linear as the agent works.
- When the task is complete, the agent creates a pull request and updates the issue.
- I get synchronized views across Linear, the Cursor web app, and my IDE.
Tools I Used
- A Linear workspace (free tier)
- A Cursor account (free plan with limited agent runs)
- Just a web browser — no terminal required
My Setup Steps
Step 1: From Linear’s side I logged into my Linear workspace, found the “Connect Cursor” button in the sidebar, and started the authorization process.
Step 2: From Cursor’s side I went to Cursor’s Integrations page, found the Linear card, and clicked “Connect”.
Step 3: Authorization I reviewed the permissions (read/write access to my workspace, ability to assign issues, etc.) and clicked “Authorize”.
Step 4: Testing I created a new issue in Linear, assigned it to @Cursor, and watched the AI agent start working. Progress updated in real-time, and it even created a pull request when done. It worked perfectly on the first try!
Free Plan Limitations
Since I’m on the free plan, I’m mindful of:
- Limited agent runs per month
- Usage tracking in the Cursor dashboard
- Upgrading to Pro if I run out of credits
Before vs. After
Before: I had to read the task, switch to my IDE, write the code, create the PR manually, update status, and review everything myself.
After: I just type @Cursor in the issue and the AI handles the rest — code writing, progress updates, PR creation, and status changes. I only review and merge when it’s done.
Final Thoughts
The whole setup took me less than 5 minutes. Even on the free plan, this integration has completely transformed how I approach my development workflow. I’ll never look at tasks the same way again.
If you’re looking to automate your coding tasks, give this a try!