Sync Airtable record updates to Linear issues automatically
Source of truth scattered between Airtable and Linear creates confusion. Notis syncs updates automatically, so when data changes in Airtable, your Linear issues reflect current reality instantly.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update issue
Updates an existing linear issue using its `issue id`; requires at least one other attribute for modification, and all provided entity ids (for state, assignee, labels, etc.) must be valid.
Why this helps
Airtable is your source of truth, but Linear has stale copies. Your team makes decisions based on outdated information because syncing is manual and time-consuming.
- Keep Linear issues in sync with Airtable source data
- Eliminate manual copy-paste between tools
- Reduce decisions made on stale or conflicting data
- Create single source of truth across both tools
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtable and Linear to Notis.
- 2Tell Notis: 'When a record in my Airtable base is updated, sync the changes to the matching Linear issue'.
- 3Describe in plain language what should stay in sync, for example: keep the Linear title, status, and priority in step with the Airtable record.
- 4Notis generates a webhook URL to add to your Airtable automation or API workflow.
- 5Test by updating an Airtable record and verify the Linear issue reflects the change within seconds.
Questions about this workflow
What happens if someone edits both the Airtable and Linear records simultaneously?
Notis uses timestamps to resolve conflicts. Tell it which system should win in case of conflict, or it can flag conflicts for manual review.
Can we sync in both directions, or only Airtable to Linear?
You can do both ways. Tell Notis and it will sync updates from either system to keep both in sync.
What if we only want to sync certain types of changes?
You control it. Tell Notis which fields matter and what to do if other fields change.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtable to Linear. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtable triggers
Linear actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create linear attachment
Creates a new attachment and associates it with a specific, existing linear issue.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create a comment
Creates a new comment on a specified linear issue.
Base Metadata Changed
Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.
Create linear issue
Creates a new issue in a specified linear project and team, requiring a title and description, and allowing for optional properties like assignee, state, priority, cycle, and due date.
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Get create issue default params
Fetches a linear team's default issue estimate and state, useful for pre-filling new issue forms.
User Profile Changed
Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.
Create a label
Creates a new label in linear for a specified team, used to categorize and organize issues.
View Created
Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.
Delete issue
Archives an existing linear issue by its id, which is linear's standard way of deleting issues; the operation is idempotent.
View Deleted
Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.
Get all teams
Retrieves all teams from the linear workspace without requiring any parameters.
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
Download issue attachments
Downloads a specific attachment from a linear issue; the `file name` must include the correct file extension.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Airtable and Linear, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Linear.