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Linear
1. Choose trigger event
Trello
Trello
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 "Create Checklist Item in Card" in Trello.
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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.
Organization ID
Required
Name
Required
Description
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
File Attachments
URL Attachments
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
From List ID
Card ID
Required
To Board ID
To List ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Card Name
Card Description
Overwrite Description
Card Start Date
Card Due Date
Due Complete
Card Position
Card Closed
Cover Info
Card Color
Brightness
Attachment ID
URL
Size
Location Info
Coordinates
Address
Location
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Checklist Name
Required
Checklist to Copy ID
Checklist Items
Checklist Position
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Comment Text
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization ID
Required
Board ID
Required
Name
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
Label Name
Required
Color
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
List ID
Card ID
Required
Label ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Board ID
Required
List Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Card ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Checklist ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Checklist ID
Required
Checklist Item ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
List ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization ID
Required
Board Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Trello Query String
Required
Organization ID
Cards Limit
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization ID
Required
Member_name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Board ID
Required
List Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Organization ID
Required
Board Name
Required
Description
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Example actions on this page
Add Label to Issue
Create Checklist Item in Card
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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.
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.
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.
About Linear
Linear helps you manage software development processes.
