---
name: linear-import
description: Import issues from CSV or JSON files. Use when bulk-creating issues from external data.
allowed-tools: Bash
---
# Import
```bash
# Import from CSV
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG
# Preview without creating (dry run)
linear-cli im csv issues.csv -t ENG --dry-run
# Import from JSON
linear-cli im json issues.json -t ENG
# JSON round-trip (export then re-import)
linear-cli exp json -t ENG -f backup.json
linear-cli im json backup.json -t ENG
```
## CSV Format
CSV files need a header row. Supported columns: `title`, `description`, `priority`, `status`, `assignee`, `labels`, `estimate`, `dueDate`.
Status, assignee, and labels are resolved by name automatically.
## JSON Format
JSON files should be an array of issue objects matching the export format.
## Flags
| `-t TEAM` | Target team (required) |
| `--dry-run` | Preview without creating |
| `--output json` | JSON output |
## Exit Codes
`0`=Success, `1`=Error, `2`=Not found, `3`=Auth error