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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 To-Do" in Things.
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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.
- New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
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- New Customer Need
Triggers when a new customer request is created.
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Practical ways you can use Linear and Things
Log customer needs into Things
When a new customer need arises in Linear, Zapier adds it to Things as a to-do. This workflow helps business owners stay on top of customer feedback and action plans. It improves response time and ensures that no key customer requests are missed, which can enhance customer satisfaction.
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Add new Linear issues to Things as to-dos
When a new issue is created in Linear, Zapier automatically adds it to Things as a new to-do in your inbox. This keeps development tasks organized while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks, especially as projects scale. By centralizing task management, teams can reduce miscommunication and improve sprint completion rates.
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Track issue updates in Things
When an issue in Linear is updated, Zapier creates a new to-do in Things to notify you. This is ideal for keeping IT tasks synchronized, particularly when managing changes or troubleshooting tickets. By automating this workflow, teams save time and stay updated without manual tracking.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linear + Things integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Linear and Things
How can I integrate Linear with Things?
You can integrate Linear with Things using our integration platform. This allows you to create automated workflows between the two apps. Simply set up triggers in Linear, such as creating a new issue, and define corresponding actions in Things, like creating a new task.
What triggers are available for Linear when integrating with Things?
When integrating Linear with Things, you can use triggers such as 'New Issue,' 'Updated Issue,' or 'Closed Issue.' These triggers allow you to automatically initiate workflows in Things whenever specific events occur in your Linear account.
Can I create tasks in Things from completed issues in Linear?
Yes, you can create tasks in Things from completed issues in Linear by setting up an automation where the trigger is a 'Closed Issue' event in Linear. This will automatically generate a corresponding task in your Things app.
Is it possible to update a task's status in Things based on issue updates in Linear?
Absolutely! By configuring an integration between the two apps, you can have issue updates in Linear serve as triggers that automatically adjust the status of tasks within your Things application.
What actions can be performed in Things when an issue is closed in Linear?
When an issue is closed in Linear, actions such as creating a new to-do item or updating an existing task's status within the Things app can be executed seamlessly through our integration options.
How do actions get updated if I reopen an issue resolved by someone else?
If you reopen an issue that has been resolved by someone else, any linked tasks or actions within your Thing's workflows are automatically adjusted according to the predefined settings you've established during the integration setup.
Is manual intervention needed after setting up this integration?
Once we configure the initial settings, no manual intervention is typically required. The predefined triggers and actions will continue to automate workflows between both apps unless specifically altered or paused by you.
