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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 "Create Checklist Item in Card" in Trello.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Linear and Trello, automating your workflow.
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.
- New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
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- Project
- Document ID
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- Team
- Issue ID
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- Status
- Lead
- Initiative
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- New Customer Need
Triggers when a new customer request is created.
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- Creator
- Assignee
- Priority
- Label
- Project
- Project Milestone
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Practical ways you can use Linear and Trello
Track new Linear issues in Trello.
When a new issue is created in Linear, Zapier can automatically add a corresponding card to a specified Trello board and list. This automation ensures that issues are tracked across platforms, providing clarity and preventing tasks from falling through the cracks.
Business Owner
Log Trello card updates in Linear.
Enhance cross-platform communication by using Zapier to log updates from Trello cards as comments on issues in Linear. This linkage ensures your engineering team stays informed on project changes, boosting both organization and workflow efficiency.
Engineering
Monitor IT tickets between Trello and Linear.
Automatically synchronize IT ticket updates from Trello to Linear using Zapier. When tickets are updated in Trello, this automation reflects those changes in Linear, keeping records consistent and reducing manual data entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linear + Trello integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Linear and Trello
How can I set up an integration between Linear and Trello?
To set up an integration between Linear and Trello, you'll need to use our platform to create a workflow. Start by choosing Linear as the trigger application, specifying the trigger event like 'New Issue' in a project or 'Updated Issue', and then select Trello as the action application to perform actions such as 'Create a Card' or 'Update Card'.
What triggers are available for Linear when integrating with Trello?
We provide several triggers for Linear such as 'New Issue,' 'Updated Status,' or 'Comment Added.' You can use these to automatically start workflows, which will then prompt actions in Trello like creating or updating cards.
Can I create a Trello card automatically from a new Linear issue?
Yes, you can. When setting up your integration, choose the trigger event in Linear as 'New Issue'. Then, specify the action in Trello to be 'Create Card'. This will automatically generate a new Trello card from each new issue reported in Linear.
How do we handle updates from Trello back into Linear?
Currently, our platform supports one-directional updates from Linear to Trello. To reflect updates back into Linear, you would typically manually update issues within the Linear interface.
Is it possible to track changes made on Trello cards within Linear?
At this moment, our integration primarily supports tracking changes initiated in Linear and reflected on Trello cards. Direct tracking of changes made on Trello into Linear is not supported.
What actions can I automate in Trello based on events in Linear?
Based on events in Linear, you can automate several actions in Trello such as creating new cards, updating existing cards with comments or due dates, and moving cards across lists when an issue status changes.
Does integrating Linear with Trello require any coding knowledge?
No coding knowledge is required to integrate Linear with Trello using our platform. The setup is user-friendly; you simply select triggers and corresponding actions through our interface without needing to write any code.
