Auto-Setup Linear Projects for New Notion Data Sources
Create a new Notion data source (feature list, bug tracker, etc.)? Linear project initializes automatically with matching structure.
Trigger
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Action
Run Query or Mutation
Wildcard action that executes any graphql query or mutation against the linear api. use this as a fallback when no specific action exists for your use case, or when you need to perform complex operations not covered by other linear actions. supports full graphql capabilities including custom queries, mutations, and advanced filtering.
Why this helps
Your team creates new Notion data sources for different work streams, but no one sets up the matching Linear structure. Inconsistency grows over time. New team members are confused by misaligned tools.
- Automatic initialization: Linear project is ready when data source is created
- Consistent structure: all projects follow the same template from day one
- Team onboarding: new team members see aligned tools
- Fewer manual steps: no Linear project setup needed
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and Linear to Notis.
- 2Create the automation: 'When a new Notion data source is created, initialize a matching Linear project with standard configuration.'
- 3Define your Linear project template (team, default labels, cycle configuration, etc.).
- 4Notis will watch for new data sources and set up projects automatically.
- 5Test by creating a new Notion data source and verifying the Linear project is initialized.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which Linear team to assign the new project to?
You specify a default team during setup. Optionally, Notis can read the Notion data source's parent/team and infer the Linear team.
Can I use different templates for different types of data sources?
Yes. Add filters like 'If data source name contains Feature, use the Feature project template.'
What if someone creates a Notion data source but doesn't want a Linear project?
You can add filters or manually skip the automation for specific data sources.
Are existing data sources also synced, or just new ones?
This automation triggers on new data source creation. For existing sources, you can ask Notis for a one-time sync.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Linear. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Linear actions
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Create linear attachment
Creates a new attachment and associates it with a specific, existing linear issue.
Comment Created
Triggers when a new comment is created in Notion. Optional `page_id` filter scopes to comments on a specific page. When omitted, fires for any new comment in the workspace the integration has access to. Requires the 'Read comments' capability on the Notion integration. If a connection was authorized before that capability was enabled, the user must re-authorize the connection for comment events to flow.
Create a comment
Creates a new comment on a specified linear issue.
New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is added to a specified Notion block or page.
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.
Database Created
Triggers when a new Notion database (the container) is created. A database is the post-2025-09-03 container that holds one or more data sources. This trigger fires for the container's creation event (`database.created`), distinct from `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` which fires when a new data source is added to an existing database. Most customers calling Notion's `POST /v1/databases` (the legacy API) or creating a database via the Notion UI will see this event. Adding a new data source to an existing database fires `data_source.created` instead — use `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` for that. Notion's payload puts `entity.type: "block"` (the container is a `child_database` block in the content tree) and `entity.id` is the database id.
Get create issue default params
Fetches a linear team's default issue estimate and state, useful for pre-filling new issue forms.
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Create a label
Creates a new label in linear for a specified team, used to categorize and organize issues.
Data Source Schema Updated
Triggers when a Notion data source's schema is updated. Fires on column add / remove / rename. Payload includes `data.updated_properties: [{id, name, action}]` so consumers can discriminate the kind of change downstream. Optional `data_source_id` filter scopes to schema changes on a single data source. When omitted, fires for any schema change in the workspace the integration has access to. Note: adding a column also fires `page.properties_updated` once per existing row in the data source. Customers wanting a single structural-change signal should use this trigger.
Delete issue
Archives an existing linear issue by its id, which is linear's standard way of deleting issues; the operation is idempotent.
New Page
Triggers when a new page is added to a Notion database.
Get all teams
Retrieves all teams from the linear workspace without requiring any parameters.
Page Added to Page
Fires when a new subpage (a `child_page` type block) is added under a specified parent Notion page.
Download issue attachments
Downloads a specific attachment from a linear issue; the `file name` must include the correct file extension.
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