Stop Exposing Database Credentials
Someone will paste a database URL into an issue. Catch it automatically.
Trigger
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Action
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Why this helps
Developers debugging database issues paste connection strings into issues for reference. The string contains username, password, and host. Now every developer, contractor, and future hire with Linear access has database access. Changing credentials is a nightmare, and damage assessment is impossible.
- Prevents database access exposure
- Reduces credential rotation burden
- Protects against unauthorized access
- Limits damage from compromised issues
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Anonyflow to Notis in the portal.
- 2Create an automation: 'When a Linear issue is updated, anonymize any database connection strings, database usernames, passwords, or host information.'
- 3Set the trigger to 'Issue Updated'.
- 4Send notifications to your Database/Infrastructure team.
- 5Test by updating an issue with a sample connection string and verify credentials are removed.
Questions about this workflow
How do I debug database issues if the connection string is removed?
Use your database admin tools or connection pooler. Never store credentials in Linear. Use environment variables and secure secret management instead.
Can I use a masked connection string instead?
Yes. Replace the actual credentials with placeholders: 'postgres://USER@HOST:5432/DB' instead of the real password.
What about read-only database URLs?
Treat all database URLs as sensitive. Even read-only access is a security risk if exposed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Anonyflow. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Anonyflow actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Deanonymize Packet
Tool to deanonymize a json data packet using your private key. use after receiving an anonymized packet to recover specific fields.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Deanonymize Value
Tool to deanonymize one or more anonymized string values. use when you need to recover the original plaintext values after encryption-based anonymization. example: `deanonymizevalue().execute(deanonymizevaluerequest(data=["<anonymized string>"]))`
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Test Connection
Tool to test the connection to the anonyflow api. use when verifying that the anonyflow service is reachable and operational before performing anonymization tasks. example: `testconnection().execute(testconnectionrequest())`
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Private Team Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
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