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Linear + Notion integration: Sync issues and docs 2025

Connect Linear with Notion to sync issues, create documentation, and maintain project visibility. Complete setup guide and automation ideas.

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Setup time
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Overview

Bridge Linear issues with Notion pages for comprehensive project documentation and enhanced team collaboration.

Features
Bidirectional sync
Automation
Real-time notifications
Custom fields
Bulk operations
Benefits
  • Sync Linear issues with Notion databases
  • Create project documentation linked to issues
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics
  • Custom views and filters in Notion
  • Combined project planning and execution
Limitations
  • Requires third-party automation tools (Zapier/Make)
  • No real-time sync without additional setup
  • API rate limits may affect large syncs
Setup guide
Step-by-step instructions to integrate Notion with Linear
1

Create Notion integration

In Notion, create a new integration and obtain your API token. This will allow external services to access your Notion workspace.

// Get your Notion API token from:
// https://www.notion.so/my-integrations
2

Set up Linear webhook

Configure a webhook in Linear to send issue updates to your automation service.

// Linear webhook payload example:
{
  "action": "create",
  "data": {
    "id": "issue-123",
    "title": "Bug: Login form validation",
    "state": "Todo",
    "priority": 2
  }
}
3

Create Notion database

Set up a Notion database with properties that match your Linear issue fields (title, status, priority, assignee, etc.).

4

Configure automation flow

Use Zapier or Make.com to create workflows that sync data between Linear and Notion when issues are created or updated.

5

Test bidirectional sync

Create an issue in Linear and verify it appears in Notion, then update it in Notion and check that changes sync back to Linear.

Automation ideas
Popular automation workflows you can set up

Project documentation and tracking

Trigger: New Linear issue created
Action: Create corresponding Notion page with issue details

Progress tracking and team coordination

Trigger: Issue status changes to "In Progress"
Action: Update Notion database and notify team

Sprint retrospectives and planning

Trigger: Sprint completed in Linear
Action: Generate sprint report in Notion
Troubleshooting
Common issues and their solutions

Sync delays between Linear and Notion

Check automation tool triggers and consider using webhooks for real-time updates instead of polling.

Missing fields in Notion database

Ensure all required properties exist in your Notion database and match the Linear issue schema.

Authentication errors

Verify that your Notion integration token has access to the target database and that Linear API key is valid.

Use cases
Perfect for teams working on
Project documentation
Sprint planning and reviews
Technical specifications
Team knowledge base
Progress reporting

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