# Linear Cycles

> Manage Linear sprint cycles - list, create, update, delete, complete. Use when managing cycles.

- Skill: `finesssee/linear-cycles` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add finesssee/linear-cycles`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/finesssee/linear-cycles/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: Finesssee (https://skillmd.com/u/finesssee)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/finesssee/linear-cycles

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# Cycles

```bash
# List cycles
linear-cli c list -t ENG             # Team cycles
linear-cli c list -t ENG --output json

# Current cycle
linear-cli c current -t ENG
linear-cli c current -t ENG --output json

# Create cycle
linear-cli c create -t ENG --name "Sprint 5"
linear-cli c create -t ENG --name "Sprint 5" --starts-at 2024-01-01 --ends-at 2024-01-14

# Get cycle details
linear-cli c get CYCLE_ID

# Update cycle
linear-cli c update CYCLE_ID --name "Sprint 5b"
linear-cli c update CYCLE_ID --description "Updated goals" --dry-run

# Complete a cycle
linear-cli c complete CYCLE_ID

# Delete cycle
linear-cli c delete CYCLE_ID --force
```

## Flags

| Flag | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `--output json` | JSON output |
| `--compact` | No formatting |
| `--dry-run` | Preview without updating |
| `--force` | Skip delete confirmation |