Sync Box File Metadata to Linear Issues
When a file's name or description changes in Box, Notis updates the related Linear issue so descriptions stay accurate across both systems.
Trigger
File Metadata Changed
Triggers when a file's metadata or properties change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when changes are detected in key fields like name, description, size, modification time, parent folder, or status.
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
Files get renamed or re-described in Box but the Linear issues keep old names and outdated context.
- Linear issue names always match Box file names so there's no confusion
- Updated file descriptions automatically appear in the issue
- No stale or outdated context in Linear issues
- Reduces time spent figuring out what a file is
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Box and Linear to Notis.
- 2Create an automation named 'Box file metadata syncs to Linear.'
- 3Set the prompt to 'When a Box file's name or description changes, update the related Linear issue title and description to match.'
- 4Use 'File Metadata Changed' as your trigger.
- 5Pick your notification channel.
- 6Test by renaming a Box file and verifying the Linear issue title updates.
Questions about this workflow
Will it overwrite my custom Linear issue title?
You can control this. Tell Notis 'Only update the description, keep the issue title as-is' if you prefer.
What metadata should sync?
Tell Notis what matters to you: 'Sync file name and description, but not size or creation date.'
Can I format the description differently in Linear?
Yes. Tell Notis how you want it formatted and it will apply that style.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Box to Linear. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Box 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.
Collaboration Details Changed
Triggers when a collaboration's details change (e.g., role, status, expiration). This trigger monitors a specific collaboration and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as role, status, expiration date, access type, or acknowledgment status.
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.
Comment Changed
Triggers when a comment's content or details change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box comment and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as message text edits, tagged message changes, or modification timestamp updates.
Get create issue default params
Fetches a linear team's default issue estimate and state, useful for pre-filling new issue forms.
New File Comment Added
Triggers when a new comment is added to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new comments are detected.
Create a label
Creates a new label in linear for a specified team, used to categorize and organize issues.
File Metadata Changed
Triggers when a file's metadata or properties change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when changes are detected in key fields like name, description, size, modification time, parent folder, or status.
Delete issue
Archives an existing linear issue by its id, which is linear's standard way of deleting issues; the operation is idempotent.
File Shared Link Changed
Triggers when a file's shared link settings change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file's shared link and fires when changes are detected in the shared link configuration, such as access level, permissions, password protection, expiration date, or vanity URL.
Get all teams
Retrieves all teams from the linear workspace without requiring any parameters.
New File Version Uploaded
Triggers when a new file version is uploaded to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new versions are detected.
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.
Box and Linear, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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