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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Code Snippet Comment" from GitLab.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Label to Issue" in Linear.
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Practical ways you can use GitLab and Linear
Automatically create Linear issues for new GitLab project issues.
When a new issue is created in a GitLab project, Zapier automatically creates a corresponding issue in Linear. This ensures engineers have all the context for actionable work in one place, reducing delays caused by manual updates or overlooked tasks.
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Update GitLab issue when a Linear issue changes.
When an issue in Linear is updated, Zapier updates the corresponding GitLab issue. This keeps your technical documentation and tracking accurate, ensuring seamless communication between IT and development teams while avoiding mismatched information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about GitLab + Linear integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with GitLab and Linear
How do I integrate GitLab with Linear?
To integrate GitLab with Linear, start by visiting our integration settings and selecting both apps. Follow the prompts to authorize each application and set up your desired workflows to trigger events, like new merge requests in GitLab creating issues in Linear.
What triggers are available when integrating GitLab with Linear?
When integrating GitLab with Linear, you can use triggers like new commits, merge requests, or issues created in GitLab. These triggers can be configured to create tasks or update status in Linear accordingly.
Can I automate the creation of Linear tasks from GitLab merge requests?
Yes, you can set up automation so that every new merge request in GitLab automatically creates a corresponding task in Linear. This ensures alignment between development and project management teams.
Is it possible to sync the status of issues between GitLab and Linear?
Yes, syncing issue statuses between GitLab and Linear is possible. You can configure actions so that when an issue is closed in one platform, a corresponding update is made on the other.
How do I handle authentication for integrating GitLab with Linear?
Authentication involves granting permissions for both platforms to interact with each other. We'll guide you through authorizing access during the integration setup process to ensure secure communication between GitLab and Linear.
What happens if an integration action fails between GitLab and Linear?
If an action fails during integration between GitLab and Linear, we'll notify you instantly via email with details about what went wrong and recommended fixes to re-enable seamless workflow processing.
Can I customize the data transferred from GitLab to Linear?
You have the flexibility to customize which data fields are transferred from GitLab to Linear. For example, you might only want specific labels or descriptions of a merge request moved over as part of your automation setup.
