Schedule prep meetings automatically when deadlines approach
Deadline set. Prep meeting scheduled 2 days before. No last-minute panics.
Trigger
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Action
Create Meeting Request V2
Tool to create a new meeting request in calendarhero. use when scheduling a meeting with participants, time range, and additional details.
Why this helps
Deadlines arrive unexpectedly, catching people without prep time, and the urgency forces rushed decisions or misses the deadline entirely.
- Protect prep time before critical deadlines
- Surface blockers early while there's still time to fix them
- Reduce deadline anxiety by ensuring structured prep conversations
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Calendarhero to Notis via the portal.
- 2Go to Automations > New Automation and name it 'Schedule prep meeting before deadline'.
- 3Enter this prompt: 'When a deadline is set on a Linear issue, automatically schedule a 45-minute prep meeting with the assignee and relevant stakeholders for 2 days before the deadline to review readiness, surface blockers, and finalize delivery plans.'
- 4Select trigger: Issue Updated (due date field changes).
- 5Choose your team Slack channel for run reports and test by setting a deadline on an issue.
Questions about this workflow
Can I adjust the prep meeting timing?
Yes, specify in your prompt like '1 day before' or '3 days before' depending on your process.
What if the deadline is sooner than 2 days away?
You can specify 'schedule as soon as possible if less than 2 days' or 'skip if deadline is less than 48 hours away.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Linear triggers
Calendarhero actions
Recurring trigger
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Add Calendar Connection
Tool to add a calendar integration to a user's account. use after gathering provider credentials.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Contact
Tool to create a new contact. use after confirming contact details before making the api call.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Create Meeting Request V2
Tool to create a new meeting request in calendarhero. use when scheduling a meeting with participants, time range, and additional details.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Fetch Contact
Fetch contact
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Fetch Meeting Details
Tool to fetch details for meetings within a specified timeframe. use this after user provides start and end datetimes in iso8601.
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).
Fetch User Profile
Tool to fetch the profile details of the authenticated user. use after obtaining a valid access token.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
List Meetings
Tool to retrieve the user's meetings within a specified timeframe. use after confirming date range to fetch raw calendar data.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
List Meeting Templates
Tool to list all meeting templates available for quick scheduling. use after authenticating and when you need to retrieve available templates before scheduling.
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