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Connect Linear

Quick start​

Connect Linear in NEXT, and then build an automation that reacts when a new Linear issue is created. The same connection can also be used by automation actions that post comments back into Linear issues.

If you need help building the automation itself, see Set up automation.

Why connect Linear?​

Linear is often where product and engineering teams triage bugs and requests. Connecting Linear to NEXT lets teams react to newly created issues in real time and enrich those issues with AI-generated context.

  • It turns newly created Linear issues into automation-ready events in NEXT.
  • It keeps follow-up workflows anchored to the original issue.
  • It allows NEXT automations to post comments back to Linear issues.

What the integration does​

This integration is an automation connection, not an import.

  • Trigger into NEXT: a new Linear issue is created.
  • Write-back from NEXT: automations can create a comment on a Linear issue.

What it does not do​

  • It does not import existing Linear issues into NEXT as Highlights or Recordings.
  • It does not sync issue updates, issue deletes, or historical issue data.
  • It only reacts to newly created Linear issues delivered by the Linear webhook.

How connection works​

  1. In NEXT, open Settings -> Integrations -> Linear.
  2. Click Connect and complete the OAuth flow.
  3. Use the connected Linear integration in your automation.

Troubleshooting​

My automation does not fire​

Check the following:

  • There is a valid linear trigger automation with a valid organization id
  • The issue was newly created after the Linear integration was connected.
  • The integration is connected in the same Teamspace as the automation.
  • The event is a Linear Issue create event (not update/delete).

NEXT cannot post a Linear comment​

Make sure the Teamspace has a valid Linear OAuth connection and that the connected Linear account can comment on the target issue. The automation action must provide both:

  • issue_id (Linear issue id)
  • organization_id (Linear organization id of oauth user)

FAQ​

Does Linear import issues into NEXT?​

No. This integration currently works as an automation trigger and comment action, not as a historical issue import.

Which Linear events trigger NEXT?​

This integration currently reacts to newly created Linear issues.

Can NEXT write back to Linear?​

Yes. Automations can post comments to Linear issues through the connected Linear integration.