Linear to GitHub: Automatic Issue Synchronization
When you create an issue in Linear, Notis immediately creates a matching issue in GitHub with the same context. No more manually opening GitHub to add a task you just tracked in Linear.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Add assignees to an issue
Adds or removes assignees for a github issue; changes are silently ignored if the authenticated user lacks push access to the repository.
Why this helps
Creating a task in Linear means you also need to open GitHub and recreate it manually, or risk missing it. This context switch breaks your flow and wastes time.
- Stop switching between Linear and GitHub for the same task
- Reduce duplicate work entry by 100%
- Keep issue history visible in both systems without manual updates
- Enable team members to work from their preferred platform
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Linear and GitHub accounts to Notis via the portal (one-time setup)
- 2Go to Automations in the portal and create a new automation
- 3Set the plain-language instruction: 'When a new issue is created in Linear, create a matching issue in GitHub with the same title and description'
- 4Choose 'Linear public team issue created' as the trigger
- 5Select Slack or email as the channel where Notis will report each sync
- 6Test by creating a new Linear issue and verify the GitHub issue appears within seconds
Questions about this workflow
Will every Linear issue create a GitHub issue, even drafts?
Notis will sync all public team Linear issues by default. If you want to skip certain types (like drafts), you can refine the automation prompt to 'only sync issues that are marked Ready' or use a specific label.
Can I customize what information gets copied to GitHub?
Yes. Your automation prompt can say 'copy the title, description, and Linear issue number' or 'also add the priority as a GitHub label'. Notis interprets your plain language instructions.
What if I don't want this for every project?
You can create separate automations for specific projects. Just specify in the prompt: 'When an issue is created in the Frontend project in Linear, create a GitHub issue in the frontend repository.'
Does this work with private Linear teams?
Yes, create a separate automation using the 'private team issue created' trigger if your team uses private spaces.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
GitHub actions
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Accept a repository invitation
Accepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
List repositories starred by the authenticated user
Deprecated: lists repositories starred by the authenticated user, including star creation timestamps; use 'list repositories starred by the authenticated user' instead.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
List stargazers
Deprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.
Private Team Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Star a repository for the authenticated user
Deprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Add email for auth user
Adds one or more email addresses (which will be initially unverified) to the authenticated user's github account; use this to associate new emails, noting an email verified for another account will error, while an existing email for the current user is accepted.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Add app access restrictions
Replaces github app access restrictions for an existing protected branch; requires a json array of app slugs in the request body, where apps must be installed and have 'contents' write permissions.
Project Created
Fires when a new Linear project is created. Covers projects in both public and private teams — polls with the connected user's token, so visibility matches what the connected user can see in Linear.
Add a repository collaborator
Adds a github user as a repository collaborator, or updates their permission if already a collaborator; `permission` applies to organization-owned repositories (personal ones default to 'push' and ignore this field), and an invitation may be created or permissions updated directly.
Project Properties Updated
Fires when properties on a Linear project change (status, lead, target date, priority, etc.). Covers projects in both public and private teams — polls with the connected user's token.
Add a repository to an app installation
Adds a repository to a github app installation, granting the app access; requires authenticated user to have admin rights for the repository and access to the installation.
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