Auto-Open New Issues in Native Linear App
New issue created? Double-click executes and your desktop Linear app opens the issue with full features and desktop power.
Trigger
Public Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue is created in a Linear *public* team. For private teams (lock icon in Linear's sidebar) use `LINEAR_PRIVATE_TEAM_ISSUE_CREATED`.
Action
Mouse Double Click
Execute a precise double click at specified screen coordinates - ideal for opening files, selecting text, or activating ui elements that require double click gestures.
Why this helps
Browser-based Linear is limited. You prefer your desktop app but forget to switch or have to manually navigate each new issue.
- Full-featured desktop experience for new issues
- No browser limitations or lag
- Automatic app switching without manual effort
- Better keyboard navigation in native app
- Desktop notifications from native app
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Browser tool, and ensure your native Linear app is installed.
- 2Create automation: 'When a new issue is created, double-click to open it in my Linear desktop app.'
- 3Select Public Team Issue Created as your trigger.
- 4Choose your notification channel.
- 5Create a test issue and verify it opens in your desktop app.
Questions about this workflow
Does this work if my desktop app is not running?
Yes. Notis will launch the app if needed. If installation is not detected, Notis reports the issue so you can troubleshoot.
Can this work with other applications?
Yes. Any application that supports deep linking or double-click launch. Describe it and Notis will open it.
What if I prefer the browser experience?
You can disable this automation or create a condition: 'Only open in desktop app if it is a critical issue.'
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Browser tool. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Browser tool actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy Selected Text
Copy currently selected text on the page to clipboard - ideal for extracting highlighted content, copying form data, or harvesting visible text selections.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Drag and Drop
Execute precise drag and drop operations - essential for file uploads, list reordering, element moving, and complex ui interactions that require drag-based manipulation.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Fetch Webpage Content
Your eyes: get page content for decision-making. use before: actions (find targets, understand state) use to verify: page transitions, major state changes, when actions seem to fail format: html=find elements | markdown=clean content | success rate: 99%
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Get Clipboard Content
Read current content from the system clipboard - essential for data transfer workflows, extracting copied text, and reading user-copied data for processing.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Keyboard Shortcut
Execute keyboard shortcuts and key combinations - essential for copy/paste, navigation, and application commands that agents need for efficient browser automation.
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).
Mouse Click
Precision clicker: manual clicking with coordinates. pattern: fetchwebpage(html) → find element → estimate coordinates → click → verify hints: center buttons ~(640,350) | nav/header ~y=150 | content ~y=300-500 tip: try ±50px if first click misses | success rate: 85%
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Mouse Double Click
Execute a precise double click at specified screen coordinates - ideal for opening files, selecting text, or activating ui elements that require double click gestures.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Mouse Down (Press and Hold)
Press and hold mouse button at coordinates - use for starting custom drag operations, text selections, or long-press interactions. must be followed by mouseup action to complete.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Browser tool, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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