Complete Linear tracking installation by writing always-on rules and verifying Linear MCP authentication.
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# Finish Linear tracking install Chat: [RESPONSE.md](./RESPONSE.md). Auth: [AUTH.md](./AUTH.md). Snippet: [ALWAYS_ON.md](./ALWAYS_ON.md). Optional weekly health: [AUTOMATION.md](./AUTOMATION.md). **Install is complete** when always-on is loaded and Linear MCP auth works. Same skills + same SoT assumption on every harness. Cursor Automation is optional. Do these in order. Lead with the next action each turn. ## 1. Always-on (required) **Cursor:** list user rules. If no rule titled `linear-tracking (always-on)`, add one with `cursor_dialog` (`item=rule`, `scope=user`, `action=add`, title + ALWAYS_ON.md body). If it exists, skip. **Claude Code / Codex / file-based:** ensure `~/.claude/CLAUDE.md`, `~/.codex/AGENTS.md`, and/or `~/.agents/AGENTS.md` contain the ALWAYS_ON block between markers: ``` <!-- linear-tracking-always-on --> …ALWAYS_ON.md body… <!-- /linear-tracking-always-on --> ``` Idempotent: replace the block if markers exist; else append. ## 2. Linear MCP (required) Call `list_teams` (or `get_user`). - Fail → AUTH.md steps for this agent; stop after giving links. - Pass → continue. Useful links: - Cursor MCP: [Cursor Settings → MCP](https://cursor.com/settings) - Linear MCP docs: [Linear MCP](https://linear.app/docs/mcp) - Claude connectors: [claude.ai settings](https://claude.ai/settings) or `/mcp` in Claude Code ## 3. Monitor Automation (optional — Cursor only) If this is Cursor and the user wants a weekly digest: open Automations (`open_automation`) and point at [AUTOMATION.md](./AUTOMATION.md). Default schedule Monday **7:00 AM local** (convert cron to UTC — see AUTOMATION.md). Non-Cursor: skip. They can run `/linear-monitor` anytime. Do **not** block “install complete” on Automation. ## 4. Report Restate: 1. Always-on: done / already present / failed (where) 2. Linear auth: ok / needs OAuth 3. Install: **complete** if 1+2 ok — Automation offered / skipped / deferred One next action only.
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