Flag blocked Asana tasks in Linear automatically
A task gets stuck waiting for something external, so you tag it 'blocked' in Asana. But the developer checking Linear still sees it as normal priority and wastes time on it. Notis watches for blocker tags in Asana and instantly flags the issue as blocked or high-priority in Linear.
Trigger
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Action
Update issue
Updates an existing linear issue using its `issue id`; requires at least one other attribute for modification, and all provided entity ids (for state, assignee, labels, etc.) must be valid.
Why this helps
Blocked work invisible in Linear wastes developer time. A task is stuck, but if the issue isn't marked blocked in Linear, engineers will start work only to discover the blocker later.
- Surface blocked work clearly in Linear so teams avoid wasted effort
- Automate blocker visibility across tools
- Reduce time spent on work that can't progress
- Enable accurate sprint forecasting
- Keep teams aware of dependencies and blockers
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Linear to Notis.
- 2Create an automation and tell Notis: 'When a tag like blocked, blocker, or waiting is added to an Asana task, update the matching Linear issue. Set priority to high or add a blocked label.'
- 3Select 'Tag Added to Task' as your trigger.
- 4Choose a channel for Notis to report blocker flags.
- 5Test by tagging an Asana task as blocked and checking the Linear issue.
Questions about this workflow
Can I use multiple blocker tags?
Yes. Define all the tags you use for blocking (blocked, blocker, waiting, on-hold) and Notis treats them all the same.
What if the blocker is resolved and I remove the tag?
You can configure Notis to remove the blocked flag from Linear when the tag is removed, or leave it for manual clearing.
Can I add a label or comment in Linear when something is blocked?
Yes. Tell Notis to 'Add a blocked label, set priority to high, and add a comment explaining why' all in one automation.
How does this help with sprint planning?
Blockers are instantly visible in Linear, so you can avoid assigning blocked work to sprints and forecast realistically.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Linear. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Linear actions
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Create linear attachment
Creates a new attachment and associates it with a specific, existing linear issue.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Create a comment
Creates a new comment on a specified linear issue.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
Create linear issue
Creates a new issue in a specified linear project and team, requiring a title and description, and allowing for optional properties like assignee, state, priority, cycle, and due date.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Get create issue default params
Fetches a linear team's default issue estimate and state, useful for pre-filling new issue forms.
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Create a label
Creates a new label in linear for a specified team, used to categorize and organize issues.
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Delete issue
Archives an existing linear issue by its id, which is linear's standard way of deleting issues; the operation is idempotent.
Get all teams
Retrieves all teams from the linear workspace without requiring any parameters.
Download issue attachments
Downloads a specific attachment from a linear issue; the `file name` must include the correct file extension.
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