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1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Customer" from Linear.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Use Linear and Slack with AI agents and code
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Expose Linear and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Add Label to Issue
Add Reaction
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
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Practical ways you can use Linear and Slack
Post Slack updates for project changes in Linear.
When a project update is made in Linear, Zapier posts the details in a chosen Slack channel. This keeps business owners and stakeholders updated on progress without needing to manually check project statuses, enabling better decision-making and alignment across teams.
When a new issue is created in Linear, Zapier sends an alert to a designated Slack channel. This ensures the engineering team stays informed about new tasks in real-time, reducing delays in task acknowledgment and increasing response time to challenges.
When a project milestone is updated in Linear, Zapier sends the details to a Slack channel. This ensures the project team is aligned on key deliverables and timelines, improving collaboration and reducing missed deadlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linear + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Linear and Slack
How do I set up an integration between Linear and Slack?
To set up the integration between Linear and Slack, visit our Zapier platform and choose the Linear app as your trigger application and Slack as your action application. You will then follow a guided process to authenticate both accounts, select triggers from Linear (like 'New Issue' or 'Issue Updated'), and define actions in Slack (such as 'Send Channel Message').
What triggers are available for Linear in this integration?
Triggers available for Linear in this integration include when a new issue is created, an issue is updated, or an issue is moved to a different status or project. These triggers can help keep your team informed by sending real-time updates to a designated Slack channel.
What actions can be performed on Slack with this integration?
With this integration, you can perform actions such as sending a message to a specific channel or individual in Slack when there's activity in Linear. For example, notify your team instantly when there's a new issue created or an important update by delivering the details directly into your team's communication stream.
Do I need coding skills to integrate Linear with Slack using Zapier?
No coding skills are required to integrate Linear with Slack using our Zapier platform. The setup process is user-friendly and involves selecting pre-defined triggers and actions from simple dropdown menus.
Can I customize the notifications sent from Linear to Slack?
Yes, you can customize notifications by configuring the specific criteria under which they are sent. For instance, you can set conditions like only notifying about issues assigned to a specific team member or issues that reach critical priority levels.
Is it possible to send private messages instead of channel messages in Slack through this integration?
Yes, you have the option to send private Direct Messages (DM) to team members instead of posting them publicly within channels. Select 'Send Direct Message' as your action during the setup for more discrete notifications.
How do I troubleshoot if alerts from Linear fail to appear in Slack?
If alerts fail to appear, ensure both applications are properly authenticated within Zapier. Check that your selected triggers from Linear match active conditions and confirm that actions aligned with these triggers point correctly into intended Slack channels or users.
About Linear
Linear helps you manage software development processes.
Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
