Auto-create organized Box folders from Linear issues
Stop manually creating folders for every new issue. Notis creates a Box folder the moment a Linear issue appears.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Create folder
Creates a new empty folder within the specified parent folder.
Why this helps
Manual folder creation for each issue delays file organization and creates cognitive overhead.
- Folders exist instantly when issues appear
- Reduces manual overhead and decision fatigue
- Keeps project files consistently organized
- Frees up mental energy for actual work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Linear and Box accounts to Notis via the portal (one-time setup).
- 2Ask Notis 'Create a Box folder when I make a new Linear issue' or click New Automation in the portal.
- 3Describe what happens: When an issue is created in Linear, create a matching folder in Box with the issue title.
- 4Select 'Issue Created' as your trigger and choose a Slack or email channel for confirmations.
- 5Test by creating a new issue in Linear and verify the Box folder appears within seconds.
Questions about this workflow
What if I already have folders for some issues?
Notis creates new folders going forward. Older issues can be set up manually or with a one-time backfill.
Can I customize the folder name or structure?
Yes - tell Notis how to name folders. For example, use the issue key and title, or organize by team name first.
What happens if the folder already exists?
Notis will skip creation or reuse the existing folder based on your preference.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
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).
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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