# Linear Git

> Git operations with Linear. Use for branches, checkout, and PRs.

- Skill: `finesssee/linear-git` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add finesssee/linear-git`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/finesssee/linear-git/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-git

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# Git Operations

```bash
# Checkout branch for issue (creates if needed)
linear-cli g checkout LIN-123

# Show branch name
linear-cli g branch LIN-123

# Create branch without checkout
linear-cli g create LIN-123

# Create GitHub PR from Linear issue
linear-cli g pr LIN-123
linear-cli g pr LIN-123 --draft      # Draft PR
linear-cli g pr LIN-123 --base main  # Specify base branch

# jj (Jujutsu) - show commits with Linear trailers
linear-cli g commits
```

## Context

```bash
# Get issue from current branch
linear-cli context
linear-cli context --output json
```

## Flags

| Flag | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `--draft` | Create draft PR |
| `--base BRANCH` | Base branch |
| `--output json` | JSON output |