Connect GitHub to Linear — No Code Required
Automate the handoff between GitHub and Linear using plain English. Describe what you want to happen and Vendarwon Flow builds and runs the workflow automatically — forever, in real time, without developer help.
Why teams connect GitHub to Linear
Code and tasks are two sides of the same work. Connecting GitHub to Linear keeps them synchronised automatically — new issues become tasks, PR merges update the right records, and your project board reflects the actual state of development without anyone doing double-entry.
Bug reports from Slack, email, and support tools automatically create Linear issues the moment they arrive
Issue status changes trigger automatic Slack notifications — the whole team stays informed without manual pings
High-priority issues escalate through email or Slack automatically with full context, no manual forwarding
What you can automate between GitHub and Linear
When a new commit arrives in GitHub, automatically create a new issue in Linear — no manual work, no delay
Route specific GitHub commits from key sources and update issue status in Linear the moment they arrive
Build a scheduled digest: collect GitHub activity over time and add a comment to an issue in Linear on a daily or weekly schedule
When a high-priority commit is detected in GitHub, log a bug or feature request in Linear with all the relevant context included
Filter GitHub commits by keyword, sender, or category — then create a new issue in Linear only for the ones that matter
Create a two-way feedback loop: every qualifying commit in GitHub triggers a record in Linear that your team can track and act on
What you stop doing manually
GitHub is valuable — but without automation, it creates repetitive manual work. Here is what teams eliminate the moment they connect GitHub to Linear:
Manually posting GitHub PR status or deployment news to Slack or team channels after each event
Creating project management tasks by hand every time a new GitHub issue is opened
Notifying stakeholders about releases by manually sending emails or Slack messages
How to set it up in 3 steps
Connect GitHub and Linear
Go to the Integrations tab in Vendarwon Flow and authorise both GitHub and Linear. Each takes under 2 minutes — just click Authorise and follow the prompts. No API keys to configure manually, no webhooks to set up.
Describe your automation in plain English
Click New Workflow and type what you want to happen. For example: "When there is a new commit pushed in GitHub, automatically create a new issue in Linear with all the relevant details included." The AI reads your description and builds the complete workflow — triggers, actions, conditions, and all.
Activate and it runs forever
Review the workflow in the visual editor, adjust any details, then click Activate. From that moment, every qualifying commit in GitHub automatically triggers the right action in Linear — no manual steps, no missed triggers, no babysitting required.
Type this to get started
Copy this prompt into the Vendarwon Flow workflow builder. The AI will generate the complete workflow in seconds — you can then refine it in plain English.
Example prompt
“When there is a new commit pushed in GitHub, automatically create a new issue in Linear with all the relevant details included.”
You can add conditions, extra steps, and filters in plain English after the AI generates the base workflow.
About GitHub and Linear
GitHub
Developer
GitHub hosts over 100 million repositories and is where engineering teams spend most of their working day. The challenge is connecting GitHub activity — commits, pull requests, issues, deployments — to the non-engineering tools the rest of your company uses.
Available triggers
- new commit pushed
- pull request opened or merged
- new issue created
- deployment completed
Available actions
- create an issue
- add a comment to a PR
- trigger a repository dispatch
- log a deployment event
Linear
Project Management
Linear is the issue tracker of choice for fast-moving software teams, valued for its speed and clean design. The friction point is keeping Linear in sync with the rest of the business — support tickets, customer feedback, and communication tools rarely feed into it automatically.
Available triggers
- new issue created
- issue status changed
- issue assigned to team member
Available actions
- create a new issue
- update issue status
- add a comment to an issue
- log a bug or feature request
Frequently asked questions
Does GitHub have a native Linear integration?
GitHub and Linear do not have a built-in direct integration that covers most real automation scenarios. Vendarwon Flow acts as the bridge — you describe what you want in plain English and it handles the API connections between both tools securely. No Zapier account, no developer, no webhook configuration needed.
What GitHub events can trigger the automation?
With Vendarwon Flow you can trigger automation from any of these GitHub events: New commit pushed; pull request opened or merged; new issue created; deployment completed. You can also combine triggers — for example, only fire the automation when a commit matches a specific keyword or comes from a particular source.
What can the automation do inside Linear?
Once triggered, the workflow can perform any of these actions in Linear: Create a new issue; update issue status; add a comment to an issue; log a bug or feature request. You can chain multiple actions together — for example, create a new issue and then update issue status.
How quickly does the automation run after something happens in GitHub?
In real time — typically within a few seconds of the triggering event. Vendarwon Flow runs continuously in the cloud, so there is no polling delay. The moment a new commit meets your conditions in GitHub, the workflow fires and the action in Linear happens instantly, whether it is 2 PM or 2 AM.
Does the automation work with private repositories and internal tooling?
Yes. When you authorise GitHub in Vendarwon Flow, it works with all repositories and projects your account has access to — including private ones. The connection is secured with OAuth and your credentials are stored encrypted. You choose which repository or project to monitor when you set up the workflow.
Connect GitHub to Linear in 60 seconds
Free plan includes 100 automations per month. No credit card. No code. Just describe what you want.