feat: add linear_comment tool, remove auto-comment middleware (#994)

* feat: add linear_comment tool, remove auto-comment middleware

* ⏺ feat: pass triggering user name to linear_comment tool for @mentions

* linting

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Co-authored-by: Brace Sproul <braceasproul@gmail.com>

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Co-authored-by: Brace Sproul <braceasproul@gmail.com>

* feat: add ticket_id arg to linear_comment tool and
  include it in agent prompt

* Apply suggestions from code review

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Co-authored-by: Brace Sproul <braceasproul@gmail.com>
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from .check_message_queue import check_message_queue_before_model
from .open_pr import open_pr_if_needed
from .post_to_linear import post_to_linear_after_model
from .tool_error_handler import ToolErrorMiddleware
__all__ = [
"ToolErrorMiddleware",
"check_message_queue_before_model",
"open_pr_if_needed",
"post_to_linear_after_model",
]

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@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
"""After-agent middleware that creates a GitHub PR and comments on Linear.
"""After-agent middleware that creates a GitHub PR if needed.
Runs once after the agent finishes. If the agent called the
``commit_and_open_pr`` tool, this middleware commits any remaining changes,
pushes to a feature branch, opens a GitHub PR, and posts a summary comment
back to the originating Linear issue.
Runs once after the agent finishes as a safety net. If the agent called
``commit_and_open_pr`` and it already succeeded, this is a no-op. Otherwise it
commits any remaining changes, pushes to a feature branch, and opens a GitHub PR.
"""
from __future__ import annotations
@ -31,8 +30,6 @@ from ..utils.github import (
git_has_unpushed_commits,
git_push,
)
from ..utils.linear import comment_on_linear_issue
from ..utils.messages import extract_text_content
from ..utils.sandbox_state import get_sandbox_backend
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@ -63,10 +60,8 @@ async def open_pr_if_needed(
state: AgentState,
runtime: Runtime,
) -> dict[str, Any] | None:
"""Middleware that commits/pushes changes and comments on Linear after agent runs."""
"""Middleware that commits/pushes changes after agent runs if `commit_and_open_pr` tool didn't."""
logger.info("After-agent middleware started")
pr_url = None
pr_number = None
try:
config = get_config()
@ -74,62 +69,15 @@ async def open_pr_if_needed(
thread_id = configurable.get("thread_id")
logger.debug("Middleware running for thread %s", thread_id)
last_message_content = ""
messages = state.get("messages", [])
if messages:
last_message = messages[-1]
if isinstance(last_message, dict):
last_message_content = extract_text_content(last_message.get("content", ""))
elif hasattr(last_message, "content"):
last_message_content = extract_text_content(last_message.content)
linear_issue = configurable.get("linear_issue", {})
linear_issue_id = linear_issue.get("id")
pr_payload = _extract_pr_params_from_messages(messages)
if not pr_payload:
logger.info("No commit_and_open_pr tool call found, skipping PR creation")
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
comment = f""" **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
return None
if "success" in pr_payload:
pr_url = pr_payload.get("pr_url")
pr_existing = bool(pr_payload.get("pr_existing", False))
error = pr_payload.get("error")
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
if pr_url:
header = "Pull Request Updated" if pr_existing else "Pull Request Created"
action = "updated the existing" if pr_existing else "created a"
comment = f"""**{header}**
I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
{pr_url}
---
**Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
elif error:
comment = f"""**Pull Request Error**
{error}
---
**Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
else:
comment = f""" **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
# Tool already handled commit/push/PR creation
return None
pr_title = pr_payload.get("title", "feat: Open SWE PR")
@ -137,11 +85,6 @@ I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
commit_message = pr_payload.get("commit_message", pr_title)
if not thread_id:
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
comment = f"""🤖 **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
raise ValueError("No thread_id found in config")
repo_config = configurable.get("repo", {})
@ -149,15 +92,9 @@ I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
repo_name = repo_config.get("name")
sandbox_backend = await get_sandbox_backend(thread_id)
repo_dir = f"/workspace/{repo_name}"
if not sandbox_backend or not repo_dir:
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
comment = f"""🤖 **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
return None
has_uncommitted_changes = await asyncio.to_thread(
@ -173,17 +110,11 @@ I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
if not has_changes:
logger.info("No changes detected, skipping PR creation")
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
comment = f"""🤖 **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
return None
logger.info("Changes detected, preparing PR for thread %s", thread_id)
current_branch = await asyncio.to_thread(git_current_branch, sandbox_backend, repo_dir)
target_branch = f"open-swe/{thread_id}"
if current_branch != target_branch:
@ -212,7 +143,7 @@ I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
base_branch = await get_github_default_branch(repo_owner, repo_name, github_token)
logger.info("Using base branch: %s", base_branch)
pr_url, pr_number, pr_existing = await create_github_pr(
await create_github_pr(
repo_owner=repo_owner,
repo_name=repo_name,
github_token=github_token,
@ -222,48 +153,8 @@ I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
body=pr_body,
)
linear_issue = configurable.get("linear_issue", {})
linear_issue_id = linear_issue.get("id")
if linear_issue_id and last_message_content:
if pr_url:
header = "Pull Request Updated" if pr_existing else "Pull Request Created"
action = "updated the existing" if pr_existing else "created a"
comment = f"""**{header}**
I've {action} pull request to address this issue:
**[PR #{pr_number}: {pr_title}]({pr_url})**
---
🤖 **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
else:
comment = f""" **Agent Response**
{last_message_content}"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
logger.info("After-agent middleware completed successfully")
except Exception as e:
except Exception:
logger.exception("Error in after-agent middleware")
try:
config = get_config()
configurable = config.get("configurable", {})
linear_issue = configurable.get("linear_issue", {})
linear_issue_id = linear_issue.get("id")
if linear_issue_id:
error_comment = f""" **Agent Error**
An error occurred while processing this issue:
```
{type(e).__name__}: {e}
```"""
await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, error_comment)
except Exception:
logger.exception("Failed to post error comment to Linear")
return None

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@ -1,117 +0,0 @@
"""After-model middleware that posts AI responses to Linear.
Posts the first AI text response back to the originating Linear issue so
stakeholders can see progress without leaving Linear.
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import logging
from typing import Any
from langchain.agents.middleware import after_model
from langgraph.config import get_config
from langgraph.runtime import Runtime
from ..utils.linear import comment_on_linear_issue
from ..utils.messages import extract_text_content
from .check_message_queue import LinearNotifyState
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
MIN_MESSAGES_FOR_PREV_CHECK = 2
@after_model(state_schema=LinearNotifyState)
async def post_to_linear_after_model( # noqa: PLR0911, PLR0912
state: LinearNotifyState,
runtime: Runtime, # noqa: ARG001
) -> dict[str, Any] | None:
"""Middleware that posts AI responses to Linear after each model call.
Only posts if:
- This is a Linear-triggered conversation (has linear_issue in config)
- There's exactly 1 human message (initial request)
- The previous message was from human (not a tool result)
- The AI response has text content (not just tool calls)
- The message hasn't already been sent (tracked via linear_messages_sent_count)
"""
try:
config = get_config()
configurable = config.get("configurable", {})
linear_issue = configurable.get("linear_issue", {})
linear_issue_id = linear_issue.get("id")
if not linear_issue_id:
return None
messages = state.get("messages", [])
if not messages:
return None
sent_count = state.get("linear_messages_sent_count", 0)
human_message_count = 0
for msg in messages:
if isinstance(msg, dict):
role = msg.get("role", "")
else:
role = getattr(msg, "type", "") or getattr(msg, "role", "")
if role in ("human", "user"):
human_message_count += 1
if human_message_count != 1:
return None
last_message = messages[-1]
if isinstance(last_message, dict):
role = last_message.get("role", "")
content = last_message.get("content", "")
else:
role = getattr(last_message, "type", "") or getattr(last_message, "role", "")
content = getattr(last_message, "content", "")
if role not in ("ai", "assistant"):
return None
ai_message_count = 0
for msg in messages:
if isinstance(msg, dict):
r = msg.get("role", "")
else:
r = getattr(msg, "type", "") or getattr(msg, "role", "")
if r in ("ai", "assistant"):
ai_message_count += 1
if ai_message_count <= sent_count:
return None
if len(messages) >= MIN_MESSAGES_FOR_PREV_CHECK:
prev_message = messages[-2]
if isinstance(prev_message, dict):
prev_role = prev_message.get("role", "")
else:
prev_role = getattr(prev_message, "type", "") or getattr(prev_message, "role", "")
if prev_role not in ("human", "user"):
return None
content_text = extract_text_content(content)
if not content_text:
return None
comment = f"""🤖 **Agent Response**
{content_text}"""
logger.info("Posting AI response to Linear issue %s", linear_issue_id)
success = await comment_on_linear_issue(linear_issue_id, comment)
if success:
logger.info("Successfully posted to Linear")
return {"linear_messages_sent_count": ai_message_count}
logger.warning("Failed to post to Linear")
except Exception:
logger.exception("Error in post_to_linear_after_model")
return None

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@ -37,12 +37,20 @@ TASK_EXECUTION_SECTION = """---
### Task Execution
When working on a task, follow this order:
If you make changes, call `linear_comment` to notify the user of the changes. For questions or status updates, call `linear_comment` with your answer.
For tasks that require code changes, follow this order:
1. **Understand** — Read the issue/task carefully. Explore relevant files before making any changes.
2. **Implement** — Make focused, minimal changes. Do not modify code outside the scope of the task.
3. **Verify** — Run tests and linters to confirm correctness before submitting.
4. **Submit** — Call `commit_and_open_pr` as the final step."""
4. **Submit** — Call `commit_and_open_pr`.
5. **Comment** — Call `linear_comment` with a summary and the PR link.
For questions or status checks (no code changes needed):
1. **Answer** — Gather the information needed to respond.
2. **Comment** — Call `linear_comment` with your answer. Never leave a question unanswered."""
TOOL_USAGE_SECTION = """---
@ -59,7 +67,10 @@ Fetches a URL and converts HTML to markdown. Use for web pages. Synthesize the c
Make HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) to APIs. Use this for API calls with custom headers, methods, params, or request bodies — not for fetching web pages.
#### `commit_and_open_pr`
Commits all changes, pushes to a branch, and opens a **draft** GitHub PR. If a PR already exists for the branch, it is updated instead of recreated. Always the final step."""
Commits all changes, pushes to a branch, and opens a **draft** GitHub PR. If a PR already exists for the branch, it is updated instead of recreated.
#### `linear_comment`
Posts a comment to a Linear ticket given a `ticket_id`. Call this **after** `commit_and_open_pr` to notify stakeholders that the work is done and include the PR link. You can tag Linear users with `@username` (their Linear display name). Example: "I've completed the implementation and opened a PR: <pr_url>. Hey @username, let me know if you have any feedback!"."""
TOOL_BEST_PRACTICES_SECTION = """---
@ -189,7 +200,21 @@ When you have completed your implementation, follow these steps in order:
**Commit message**: Concise, focusing on the "why" rather than the "what". If not provided, the PR title is used.
Always call `commit_and_open_pr` as the final step once implementation is complete and code quality checks pass."""
4. **Comment on the Linear ticket** via `linear_comment` immediately after `commit_and_open_pr` succeeds. Include:
- A brief summary of what was done
- The PR link returned by `commit_and_open_pr`
- An `@mention` of the user who triggered the task by their Linear display name
Example comment:
```
@username, I've completed the implementation and opened a PR: <pr_url>
Here's a summary of the changes:
- <change 1>
- <change 2>
```
Always call `commit_and_open_pr` followed by `linear_comment` once implementation is complete and code quality checks pass."""
SYSTEM_PROMPT = (

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@ -31,10 +31,9 @@ from .middleware import (
ToolErrorMiddleware,
check_message_queue_before_model,
open_pr_if_needed,
post_to_linear_after_model,
)
from .prompt import construct_system_prompt
from .tools import commit_and_open_pr, fetch_url, http_request
from .tools import commit_and_open_pr, fetch_url, http_request, linear_comment
from .utils.model import make_model
client = get_client()
@ -368,12 +367,11 @@ async def get_agent(config: RunnableConfig) -> Pregel: # noqa: PLR0915
linear_issue_number=linear_issue_number,
agents_md=agents_md,
),
tools=[http_request, fetch_url, commit_and_open_pr],
tools=[http_request, fetch_url, commit_and_open_pr, linear_comment],
backend=sandbox_backend,
middleware=[
ToolErrorMiddleware(),
check_message_queue_before_model,
post_to_linear_after_model,
open_pr_if_needed,
],
).with_config(config)

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@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
from .commit_and_open_pr import commit_and_open_pr
from .fetch_url import fetch_url
from .http_request import http_request
from .linear_comment import linear_comment
__all__ = ["commit_and_open_pr", "fetch_url", "http_request"]
__all__ = ["commit_and_open_pr", "fetch_url", "http_request", "linear_comment"]

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@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
import asyncio
from typing import Any
from ..utils.linear import comment_on_linear_issue
def linear_comment(comment_body: str, ticket_id: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
"""Post a comment to a Linear issue.
Use this tool to communicate progress and completion to stakeholders on Linear.
**When to use:**
- After calling `commit_and_open_pr`, post a comment on the Linear ticket to let
stakeholders know the task is complete and include the PR link. For example:
"I've completed the implementation and opened a PR: <pr_url>"
- When answering a question or sharing an update (no code changes needed).
Args:
comment_body: Markdown-formatted comment text to post to the Linear issue.
ticket_id: The Linear issue UUID to post the comment to.
Returns:
Dictionary with 'success' (bool) key.
"""
success = asyncio.run(comment_on_linear_issue(ticket_id, comment_body))
return {"success": success}

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@ -663,13 +663,23 @@ async def process_linear_issue( # noqa: PLR0912, PLR0915
triggering_comment_id or "<missing-id>",
)
identifier = full_issue.get("identifier", "") or issue_data.get("identifier", "")
triggered_by_line = f"## Triggered by: {user_name}\n\n" if user_name else ""
tag_instruction = (
f"When calling linear_comment, tag @{user_name} if you are asking them a question, need their input, or are notifying them of something important (e.g. a completed PR). For simple answers, tagging is not required."
if user_name
else ""
)
prompt = (
f"Please work on the following issue:\n\n"
f"## Title: {title}\n\n"
f"{triggered_by_line}"
f"## Linear Ticket: {identifier} - Ticket ID: {issue_id}\n\n"
f"## Description:\n{description}\n"
f"{comments_text}\n\n"
"Please analyze this issue and implement the necessary changes. "
"When you're done, commit and push your changes."
f"Please analyze this issue and implement the necessary changes. "
f"When you're done, commit and push your changes. {tag_instruction}"
)
content_blocks: list[dict[str, Any]] = [create_text_block(prompt)]
if image_urls:
@ -684,7 +694,6 @@ async def process_linear_issue( # noqa: PLR0912, PLR0915
content_blocks.append(image_block)
logger.info("Built %d content block(s) for prompt", len(content_blocks))
identifier = full_issue.get("identifier", "") or issue_data.get("identifier", "")
linear_project_id = ""
linear_issue_number = ""
if identifier and "-" in identifier:
@ -701,6 +710,7 @@ async def process_linear_issue( # noqa: PLR0912, PLR0915
"identifier": identifier,
"linear_project_id": linear_project_id,
"linear_issue_number": linear_issue_number,
"triggering_user_name": user_name or "",
},
}
if github_token: