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Linear

brew install --cask linear v1.31.0

Project management and issue tracking designed for software development teams.

Why you might care

Linear is a modern alternative to Jira built for speed and simplicity, with a clean native macOS app, keyboard shortcuts, and a focus on developer workflows. Teams using Linear appreciate its fast UI, AI-assisted features, and tight integrations with GitHub and other dev tools.

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Alternatives

Jira GitHub Issues Asana Shortcut
991
30-day installs · #298
1.8k
90-day · #407
1.8k
365-day · #1044

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