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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Label to Issue" in Linear.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Google Docs and Linear, 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 Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Try ItTriggerPolling - Drive
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
- Text to AppendRequired
- Append Text on New Line?
ActionWrite- FileRequired
- Specify Document Name
- Drive
- Folder
ActionWrite- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
ActionWrite
- Drive
- Folder
Try ItTriggerPolling- Drive containing the template document
- Folder containing the template document
- Template DocumentRequired
- New Document NameRequired
- Drive
- Folder for new Document
- Sharing Preference
- Unused Fields Preference
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
ActionWrite- Document NameRequired
- Document ContentRequired
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
ActionWrite- Drive
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
ActionSearch
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Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Linear
Track tasks from Linear in Google Docs.
When new issues are created in Linear, Zapier can generate an organized summary document in Google Docs. This helps business owners stay updated on tasks and their progress, streamlining the review process without needing to check Linear directly.
Business OwnerLog updates in Linear to Google Docs.
Whenever an issue in Linear is updated, Zapier can append the updates to a running Google Doc. By centralizing updates, this automation ensures data science teams can easily track project developments and outcomes without toggling between platforms.
Data Science
Create issues for new documents.
When a new Google Doc is added in a specific folder, Zapier can create an issue in Linear automatically. This saves engineers time by removing the need to manually create issue tickets for each new document, ensuring every required task is tracked efficiently.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Linear integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Docs and Linear
How do I connect Google Docs with Linear?
To connect Google Docs with Linear, you will need to use our platform to set up a trigger from Google Docs, such as a new document or updated document, which then initiates an action in Linear, like creating a new task or updating an existing one.
Can I automate the task creation in Linear from Google Docs updates?
Yes, you can automate task creation in Linear based on changes or updates in your Google Docs. Simply configure a trigger for document updates and link it to an action that creates a new task in Linear.
What types of triggers are available for Google Docs within this integration?
Available triggers from Google Docs include when a new document is created or when an existing document is updated. These triggers can initiate various actions in Linear.
Are there actions in Linear that can be triggered by specific Google Docs events?
Yes, actions such as creating tasks, updating existing tasks, and adding comments on tasks in Linear can be triggered by events like creating or updating documents in Google Docs.
Do I need any specific permissions to integrate Google Docs with Linear?
You'll need permissions to access both your Google Drive (where your docs are stored) and your Linear account to enable this integration. Our system will guide you through obtaining any necessary authorizations during setup.
Can I customize what information from a Google Doc gets transferred to Linear as part of the integration setup?
Yes, during setup you can specify which parts of your document (like title or specific text) should be included when triggering an action in Linear such as task creation.
Is it possible to track changes made via the integration between these platforms?
While our platform facilitates automated actions between Google Docs and Linear based on predefined triggers and actions, tracking individual changes directly between the two applications would require setting up detailed logs separately within each app.
