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Select a trigger from Linear

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Linear, a trigger could be "New Customer."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Things

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Things, the action could be "Create To-Do."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linear + Things integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Linear and Things

How can I integrate Linear with Things?

You can integrate Linear with Things using our integration platform. This allows you to create automated workflows between the two apps. Simply set up triggers in Linear, such as creating a new issue, and define corresponding actions in Things, like creating a new task.

What triggers are available for Linear when integrating with Things?

When integrating Linear with Things, you can use triggers such as 'New Issue,' 'Updated Issue,' or 'Closed Issue.' These triggers allow you to automatically initiate workflows in Things whenever specific events occur in your Linear account.

Can I create tasks in Things from completed issues in Linear?

Yes, you can create tasks in Things from completed issues in Linear by setting up an automation where the trigger is a 'Closed Issue' event in Linear. This will automatically generate a corresponding task in your Things app.

Is it possible to update a task's status in Things based on issue updates in Linear?

Absolutely! By configuring an integration between the two apps, you can have issue updates in Linear serve as triggers that automatically adjust the status of tasks within your Things application.

What actions can be performed in Things when an issue is closed in Linear?

When an issue is closed in Linear, actions such as creating a new to-do item or updating an existing task's status within the Things app can be executed seamlessly through our integration options.

How do actions get updated if I reopen an issue resolved by someone else?

If you reopen an issue that has been resolved by someone else, any linked tasks or actions within your Thing's workflows are automatically adjusted according to the predefined settings you've established during the integration setup.

Is manual intervention needed after setting up this integration?

Once we configure the initial settings, no manual intervention is typically required. The predefined triggers and actions will continue to automate workflows between both apps unless specifically altered or paused by you.

Connect Linear and Things to integrate crucial parts of your business

With Zapier, you can integrate everything from basic data entry to end-to-end processes. Here are some of the business-critical workflows that people automate with Zapier.

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

With Zapier, you can automate every part of your lead funnel and give yourself the best chance at converting leads. Automate everything from lead capture to outreach to reporting—and close more deals as a result.
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Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Measuring campaign performance across platforms can get chaotic. Plus, digging up the right metrics costs you precious time and effort. With Zapier, you can create a centralized view of your performance, skillfully manage your lists, and ensure your campaigns drive ROI across the business.
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Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Support reps can't be productive when they have to track down crucial information for every incident or ticket. With Zapier, you can automatically send your reps the context they need to resolve tickets quickly and create a seamless customer experience.
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Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

The days of manually exporting and importing data are over. With Zapier, you can send data where it needs to go, in the format you need it—so you can centralize your data and unlock more insights.
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Resolve incidents faster with automation

Your technical support team wants to focus on tech tickets rather than admin work. With Zapier, you can automate everything from ticket creation to routing to inter-team communication—eliminating friction from incident management and increasing speed to resolution.
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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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