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# Open links in desktop app

> Open Linear issues from LinCal directly in the Linear desktop app instead of the browser.

If this is enabled in Linear, clicking a Linear issue link in LinCal will open in the desktop app (for the same workspace) when possible.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/lincal/83Mf8uPQhZBQwLZZ/images/using-lincal/LinCal-OpenLinksDesktop.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=83Mf8uPQhZBQwLZZ&q=85&s=dae32f82e316b23c3adbde61117ad7c3" alt="Filter menu screenshot" width="860" height="270" data-path="images/using-lincal/LinCal-OpenLinksDesktop.png" />

## Enable in Linear

1. Open linear.app in your browser.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Open General preferences.
4. Scroll to Desktop application.
5. Turn on Open in desktop app.

## What to expect

* When enabled, issue links from LinCal open in the Linear desktop app.
* If the desktop app is not installed or not available, links open in the browser.
* This behavior is controlled by Linear’s setting, not a separate LinCal toggle.

## Troubleshooting

* Make sure you are signed into the same workspace in both LinCal and the Linear desktop app.
* Confirm Open in desktop app is enabled in Linear settings.
* If links still open in browser, restart the Linear desktop app and try again.