On-Demand Data Extraction Via Linear Comment
Ask for data in Linear and get it back immediately. No context switching to Apify needed.
Trigger
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Action
Run Actor Sync
Tool to run a specific actor synchronously with input and return its output record. use when immediate actor results are needed; runs may timeout after 300 seconds.
Why this helps
You need data for decisions but requesting it in Apify and pasting results back into Linear breaks your workflow and wastes minutes each time.
- Ask for data without leaving Linear
- Results post automatically in the same thread
- No copy-paste between tools
- Team can request data directly in comments
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Linear and Apify integrations to Notis once via the Notis portal.
- 2Open the Notis portal, go to Automations > New Automation, and write the prompt: When I comment asking for data, run my research actor in Apify and post the results back in the thread.
- 3Select Comment Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose your notification channel (email, Slack, or in-portal) and click Create.
- 5Test by commenting fetch latest data in any Linear issue and watch the results appear.
Questions about this workflow
What if the comment doesn't clearly specify which actor to run?
Write your automation prompt to reference a specific actor by name or include keywords that identify it, like When I comment with the word research, run the market-research actor.
Can team members also trigger this automation?
Yes, as long as they're in the same Linear workspace and have access to the issue. Notis will run the same automation for any comment matching your trigger.
How long does it take to get results?
Apify jobs usually complete in seconds to minutes. For longer jobs, use the async version so you don't block the workflow.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Apify. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Apify actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Actor
Tool to create a new actor with specified configuration. use when you need to initialize a fresh actor programmatically before publishing or running it.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Dataset
Tool to create a new dataset. use when you need to initialize or retrieve a dataset by name.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Create Actor Task
Tool to create a new actor task with specified settings. use when you need to configure or schedule recurring actor runs programmatically.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Create Task Webhook
Tool to create a webhook for an actor task. use when you need external notifications about task run events (e.g., completion or failure) in downstream systems.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Delete Actor
Tool to delete an actor permanently. use when you need to remove an actor by its id or username~actorname. confirm before calling.
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).
Delete Webhook
Tool to delete a webhook by its id. use when removing a webhook after confirming the webhook id.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Get Actor Details
Tool to get details of a specific actor. use when you need actor metadata by id or username/actorname.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Get all webhooks
Tool to get a list of all webhooks created by the user. use when you need to enumerate webhooks before filtering or maintenance.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Apify, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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