Linear Core Workflow A: Issue Lifecycle
Overview
Master issue lifecycle management: creating, updating, transitioning, and organizing issues.
Prerequisites
- Linear SDK configured
- Access to target team(s)
- Understanding of Linear's issue model
Instructions
- Step 1: Create Issues
- Step 2: Update Issues
- Step 3: State Transitions
- Step 4: Issue Relationships
- Step 5: Comments and Activity
For full implementation details and code examples, load:
Read(${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation-guide.md)
Output
- Issue creation with all metadata
- Bulk update capabilities
- State transition handling
- Parent/child relationships
- Blocking relationships
- Comments and activity
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
Issue not found |
Invalid ID or identifier | Verify issue exists |
State not found |
Team workflow mismatch | List states for correct team |
Validation error |
Invalid field value | Check field constraints |
Circular dependency |
Self-blocking issue | Validate relationships |
Resources
Next Steps
Continue to linear-core-workflow-b for project and cycle management.
Examples
Basic usage: Apply linear core workflow a to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
Advanced scenario: Customize linear core workflow a for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.