How do I install Linear on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask linear-linear`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `linear-linear` from Terminal.

Yes, Linear is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Linear?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask linear-linear`. Homebrew will remove Linear and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Linear?

There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Linear to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask linear-linear` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Linear work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Linear can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

Linear for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

Name: Linear
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What is Linear?

Modern issue tracking and project management

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask linear-linear

How to Install Linear on Mac

Follow these steps to install Linear using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask linear-linear
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask linear-linear
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm linear-linear is installed, then try `linear-linear --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Linear
Run `linear-linear` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Linear?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Linear on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask linear-linear

Verify Installation