Linear Browser Automation for Openclaw

A powerful tool for automating Linear.app project management tasks via UI-driven browser interactions.

hassam-powerhouse
v1.0.0
Feb 26, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install linear-browser-automation

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install linear-browser-automation using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).

Prefer to download?

Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.

What is Linear Browser Automation?

Linear Browser Automation is a specialized skill designed to handle project management tasks within the Linear.app web interface. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, the agent manages a dedicated browser profile to perform actions like creating tickets, updating statuses, and posting comments. This approach allows for complex UI-based workflows that mimic human behavior, ensuring that automation can happen even where traditional API integrations might be limited.

The skill prioritizes security and accuracy by operating within a managed environment and requiring explicit user confirmation for data-altering actions. It seamlessly integrates into existing developer workflows, ensuring that teams using Openclaw Skills can maintain their project momentum without leaving their preferred command-line or chat interface.

Linear Browser Automation Use Cases

  • Automating the creation of new development tasks with required team context.
  • Updating issue statuses across different workflow stages like Backlog and Done.
  • Bulk triage of unassigned tickets to assign priorities and labels.
  • Adding descriptive comments and feedback to specific issue identifiers.
  • Verifying the visual state of a project dashboard to ensure information accuracy.

How Linear Browser Automation Works

  1. The agent activates the managed browser profile to check for active sessions.
  2. It locates or opens an authenticated Linear.app tab to begin the workflow.
  3. Mandatory fields such as Team Name and Issue Number are collected and validated from the user.
  4. The agent generates a preview of the requested changes and waits for a yes confirmation.
  5. Browser actions are executed deterministically using element snapshots and ARIA selectors.
  6. A final visual check is performed to confirm the UI reflects the intended changes.

Linear Browser Automation Setup

To begin using this feature with Openclaw Skills, ensure you have initialized your browser environment.

# Initialize the managed browser profile
openclaw browser:start --profile openclaw

# Authenticate with Linear in the managed window
# Once logged in, the session will be persisted for automation

Linear Browser Automation Data Schema & Taxonomy

This skill enforces a structured data policy to maintain project consistency within Openclaw Skills.

Attribute Description Valid Options
Status Workflow stage of the issue Backlog, Todo, In Progress, Done, Canceled, Duplicate
Priority Urgency level of the task Urgent, High, Medium, Low
Required Context Necessary for all edits Team Name, Issue ID (e.g., POW-123)
Confirmation Safety check before submission Explicit yes response

Linear Browser Automation Advanced Features

  • Session persistence through a dedicated openclaw browser profile to avoid repeated logins.
  • Automated authentication recovery with real-time user notifications if a session expires.
  • Sophisticated UI element targeting based on fresh snapshots for high reliability across UI updates.
  • Bulk processing logic that allows for multi-issue triage with a single confirmation step.
  • Detailed completion reports including visual verification passes or failures for transparency.

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