Fix Linear → Slack Sync Issues (Not Working, Errors, Duplicates)
Diagnose and resolve common sync problems. We've documented the 1 most common issues, their root causes, and exactly how to fix them. See step-by-step fixes for duplicates, missing fields, rate limit errors, and connection issues.
Engineer says 'I fixed that bug', but Support never told the customer because the Slack thread died.
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#1 Linear Comments don't sync to Slack Threads 90% likely
📋 How to Diagnose
- 1. Integration posts 'Issue Created'.
- 2. It rarely posts 'Issue Completed' back to the specific thread where it was reported.
✓ Solution
Use Relay.app. Trigger: Linear Issue 'Done'. Action: Find original Slack Thread -> Reply 'Fixed in v2.4'.
⏱️ Est. time: 30 min
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Copy this Linear → Slack blueprint, open Make.com, paste it into the canvas, and your workflow is ready to configure.
{
"name": "Linear → Slack Sync",
"flow": [
{
"id": 1,
"module": "linear:WatchIssues",
"version": 1,
"parameters": {},
"mapper": {},
"metadata": {
"designer": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0
},
"restore": {},
"expect": [
{
"name": "body",
"type": "text",
"label": "Body"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": 2,
"module": "slack:PostMessage",
"version": 1,
"parameters": {},
"mapper": {},
"metadata": {
"designer": {
"x": 300,
"y": 0
}
}
}
],
"metadata": {
"instant": false,
"version": 1,
"scenario": {
"roundtrips": 1,
"maxErrors": 3,
"autoCommit": true,
"sequential": false
}
}
} Blueprint copied to clipboard — open Make.com and paste it into the canvas to activate your workflow.
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