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Connect Linear to GitHub

Technical Integration Guide & Cost Analysis

Integration Status

Linear (Project Management) has a native integration with GitHub (Dev & CI/CD). Sync GitHub issue updates to Linear projects for real-time project management and automated workflows. Typical setup takes around 15 minutes.

Data Flow Architecture

Linear

→ One-Way

Standard API Latency

GitHub

API Tier

REST API v3

Auth Method

OAuth 2.0

Rate Limits

Standard SaaS Limits

Integration Overview

Connect GitHub repositories to Linear projects for seamless issue tracking and automated workflows. Streamline development and ops collaboration with a single integration.

Primary Use Case

Sync GitHub issue updates to Linear projects for real-time project management and automated workflows.

Setup Complexity

medium

Typical Setup Time

15 minutes

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linear-github-blueprint.json

{
  "name": "Linear → GitHub Sync",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "trigger",
      "name": "Webhook — Linear Event",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.webhook",
      "typeVersion": 1,
      "position": [
        240,
        300
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "path": "{{LINEAR_WEBHOOK_PATH}}",
        "httpMethod": "POST"
      },
      "credentials": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "filter_issue",
      "name": "IF — Issue Created",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "typeVersion": 1,
      "position": [
        460,
        300
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "conditions": {
          "string": [
            {
              "value1": "={{$json.body.type}}",
              "operation": "equals",
              "value2": "Issue"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "credentials": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "create_github",
      "name": "GitHub — Create Issue",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.github",
      "typeVersion": 1,
      "position": [
        680,
        300
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "resource": "issue",
        "operation": "create",
        "owner": "{{GITHUB_OWNER}}",
        "repository": "{{GITHUB_REPO}}",
        "title": "=[Linear: {{$json.body.data.identifier}}] {{$json.body.data.title}}",
        "body": "={{$json.body.data.description}}\n\nURL: {{$json.body.url}}"
      },
      "credentials": {}
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "Webhook — Linear Event": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "IF — Issue Created",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "IF — Issue Created": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "GitHub — Create Issue",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  },
  "active": false,
  "settings": {
    "executionOrder": "v1"
  },
  "tags": [
    "integratestack",
    "blueprint",
    "linear",
    "github"
  ]
}

You'll need to fill in these values:

{{GITHUB_OWNER}}{{GITHUB_REPO}}{{LINEAR_WEBHOOK_PATH}}

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect Linear to GitHub? ▼

There's no native integration. To connect them, you will need a middleware tool like Make or n8n.

Is the connection between Linear and GitHub secure? ▼

Yes. This integration typically uses OAuth 2.0, meaning you grant permission via a secure login window. You do not need to share your raw password, and you can revoke access at any time from your Linear security settings.

Is the sync one-way or two-way? ▼

This is typically a one-way sync: Linear → GitHub. Changes in GitHub do not sync back to Linear.

Will existing data in Linear sync to GitHub? ▼

Usually, no. Most native integrations are "forward-looking," meaning they only sync data created or updated *after* you activate the connection. To move historical data, you will likely need to perform a one-time CSV export/import manually.

Can I sync custom fields? ▼

Native integration is limited to standard fields. For custom field mapping, use an automation tool.

Can I add approval steps before syncing? ▼

Native integrations can't do this. For workflows that need human review (e.g., "Manager must approve before creating invoice"), use Relay.app.

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