> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.violetlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/l/linear.md).

# Linear

### Generate an API key

First, you'll need to generate a Linear API key. 

1. Navigate to [Security & access](https://linear.app/settings/account/security) in your Linear settings, then in the "Personal API keys" section, click **New API key**.
2. Provide a name for your key (eg. "Violet integration"), then confirm **Read** and **Write** permissions**.**
   1. You can also keep this set to the default Full Access - Violet does not access any admin-only features.
3. \[Optional] Select specific teams that should be accessible by this key.
4. Click **Create**, and copy the key that appears. Note, you won't be able to access this key again (but you can always create another one).

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### **Connect Linear in Violet**

1. In [Violet](https://app.violetlabs.com/) (or [VioletGov](https://app.violetgov.com/)), navigate to **Integrations** and click  <img src="/files/IS4aq5Ad1Nr6RFUu4LLg" alt="" data-size="line"> to add a new integration.&#x20;
2. Select <img src="/files/pas1GWrfurWNZxanjQTe" alt="" data-size="line"> **Linear**

\[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create **restricted permissions** to users or groups:

<figure><img src="/files/SpT8vIwBwWHZWTDqTFdP" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Enter your API Key and click **Connect**
4. Once connected, configure your integration (optional), then click **Create.** You're done!


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