Integrations
Slack

Create issues from Slack messages and sync threads

Linear’s "Create a new issue" dialog inside Slack with fields for issue metadata — Seamlessly convert Slack messages into actionable Linear issues

A Linear issue posted in Slack titled "Snooze for notifications" including its description and status. — Linear issues unfurl into rich embeds with useful quick actions

A Linear comment thread showing synced messages from Slack — Sync comment threads between Slack and Linear

Overview⁠

The Slack integration makes it easy to create, update, and view Linear issues from Slack. Notifications and synced threads keep colleagues in the loop on projects and issues.

You must have a Linear account to use the Slack integration. Let any member of your Slack workspace send requests to Linear with Linear Asks.

How it works⁠

Create Linear issues from Slack or ask questions about your workspace by mentioning @Linear.

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You can also create issues using the message overflow menu in Slack.

When you create issues from Slack, the comment thread in Slack will be bidirectionally synced with a thread in the issue. This is particularly useful for keeping users reporting issues informed even if they don't have a Linear account. In addition to syncing comments, the synced thread in Slack will be updated when the issue is completed or cancelled.

Links from Linear sent in Slack will expand to show a preview with key properties such as description, status, and assignee for issue links and description, status, and target dates for project links. Expanded links include actions when available so that members can update issues directly from Slack.

The integration offers several types of notifications for Slack. Enable personal notifications so that Inbox notifications also go to Slack. Team and project notifications can be directed to dedicated Slack channels to keep everyone in the company updated regardless of whether they have Linear accounts.

Configure⁠

Workspace admins (owners, on Enterprise) can configure this integration in Settings. Completing this step enables creating issues from Slack, message actions, and expandable links for every member of the workspace.