The handoff library

Better issues start with clearer decisions.

Copy a template, compare the examples, and give your engineer or coding agent the context to start. Practical guidance for teams working in Linear.

Guide

Is this Linear issue ready for implementation?

A practical handoff check for problem, behavior, scope and unresolved decisions.

Guide

Acceptance criteria that make a Linear issue testable

Replace vague outcomes with checks a reviewer can verify, including empty and failure states.

Guide

Prepare a Linear issue for a coding agent

Give coding agents the decisions and boundaries they need without dictating every line of code.

Template

Reproducible bug: a Linear issue template

Copy a practical issue template with a weak example, corrected example and handoff checklist.

Template

API or backend change: a Linear issue template

Copy a practical issue template with a weak example, corrected example and handoff checklist.

Template

UI change: a Linear issue template

Copy a practical issue template with a weak example, corrected example and handoff checklist.