Post emailed messages to Slack channel
How this automation works
Keep your team informed of new Linear issues in Slack. It runs whenever a new issue is created in the Linear team you choose and posts a message to the Slack channel you select. This is ideal for engineering and product teams who want immediate visibility to triage and discuss work using Linear and Slack. Note: Customize the message to fit your tone.
If
Trigger ingredients
IssueIdentifier
IssueTitle
IssueDescription
IssueStatus
IssuePriority
IssueAssignee
IssueTeam
IssueProject
IssueUrl
IssueCreatedAt
Then
Action fields
channel
message
title
title_url
image_url
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9 triggers, queries, and actions
Issue assigned to you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an issue is assigned to you.
Issue due date approaching
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires a set amount of time before an issue's due date.
Issue status updated
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an issue moves into a workflow status you choose.
New comment posted
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new comment is posted on an issue.
New issue created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new issue is created in a team you choose.
Find an issue
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the matching issue for a search term or issue identifier.
Create an issue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new issue in a team you choose.
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Update an issue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update an existing issue's status, assignee, or priority.
Create an issue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new issue in a team you choose.
Find an issue
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the matching issue for a search term or issue identifier.
Issue assigned to you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an issue is assigned to you.
Issue due date approaching
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires a set amount of time before an issue's due date.
Issue status updated
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an issue moves into a workflow status you choose.
New comment posted
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new comment is posted on an issue.
New issue created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new issue is created in a team you choose.
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Update an issue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update an existing issue's status, assignee, or priority.
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About Linear
Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building software products. It brings issue tracking, project planning, and roadmaps together in one fast, keyboard-driven workspace used by product and engineering teams. Teams capture work as issues, organize it into projects and cycles, and track progress from idea to shipped. Visit linear.app.
Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building software products. It brings issue tracking, project planning, and roadmaps together in one fast, keyboard-driven workspace used by product and engineering teams. Teams capture work as issues, organize it into projects and cycles, and track progress from idea to shipped. Visit linear.app.
About Slack
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.