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Work on Linear Issue

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Prompt1229 chars · 219 words
---
name: work-on-linear-issue
description: You will receive a Linear issue id usually on the the form of LLL-XX... where Ls are letters and Xs are digits. Your job is to resolve it on a new branch and open a PR to the branch main.
---

You should follow these steps:

1. Use the Linear MCP to get the context of the issue, the issue number is at $0.
2. Start on the latest version of main, do a pull if necesseray. Then create a new branch in the format of claude/<ISSUE ID>-<SHORT 3-4 WORD DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUE> checkout to this new branch. All your changes/commits should happen on the new branch.
3. Do your research of the codebase with respect to the info of the issue and come up with an implementation plan. While planning if you have any confusions ask for clarifications. Enter to planning after every verification step.
4. Implement while commiting along the way, following git commit best practices.
5. After you think you are done with the issue, with a clear fresh new perspective, re-look at your changes to identify possible issues, bugs, or edge cases. If there is any address them.
6. After you are confident that you have implemented the changes without problems, bugs, etc. create a PR to the main branch.

Overview

Work on Linear Issue is a free prompt on OpenRuna. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor.

What this prompt does

"Work on Linear Issue" is designed to help you get reliable results from AI assistants for real prompt tasks. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. It is catalogued in OpenRuna's resource graph so you can discover related prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in one place. Copy the content directly into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Cursor — or use it as a system prompt / skill instruction where applicable.

Use cases

  • Use "Work on Linear Issue" when you need a repeatable prompt for professional workflows without writing instructions from scratch each time.
  • Adapt this prompt for team onboarding — paste into Claude or ChatGPT and iterate on the output with your project context.
  • Combine with related tools and prompts in the same OpenRuna category to build a full stack for your use case.
  • Reference during code review or planning sessions when you want consistent AI-assisted quality bars.

Example output

When you run this prompt, expect structured output similar to:

---
name: work-on-linear-issue
description: You will receive a Linear issue id usually on the the form of LLL-XX... where Ls are letters and Xs are digits. Your job is to resolve it on a new branch and open a PR to the branch main.
---

You should follow these steps:

1. Use the Linear MCP to get the context of the issue, the issue number is at $0.
2. Start on the latest version of main, do a pull if necesseray. Then create a new branch in the format of claude/<ISSUE ID>-<SHORT 3-4 WORD DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUE> checkout to this new branch. All your changes/commits should happen on the new bra…

Outputs vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

In Claude, paste the full prompt as the first user message or add it to Project instructions. Ask Claude to confirm assumptions before executing. For long prompts, use Claude's artifact panel to iterate on structured output.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a new chat and paste this prompt verbatim. Enable GPT-4o or your preferred model for coding tasks. Use follow-ups like "apply this to [your context]" for best results.

Cursor

In Cursor, add key instructions from this prompt to .cursorrules or a SKILL.md file. Reference it in Agent mode with @ mentions. Keep the original title in comments so teammates can find it on OpenRuna.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Work on Linear Issue"?
It is a prompt listed on OpenRuna — A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools.
Is this prompt free to use?
Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license on this page before commercial use. Premium collections are clearly marked.
How do I get the best results?
Replace any template variables, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm assumptions. Iterate in 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes. The prompt is model-agnostic text. Tips on this page cover Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor specifically.
Where can I find related resources?
Scroll to Related resources on this page or browse the category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, and agents in the same topic area.

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