Keep Canny feedback threads up to date
Bring relevant engineering context back to the feedback thread without manually switching tools.
Trigger
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Action
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Why this helps
A customer-facing Canny thread can go quiet while useful decisions and progress updates accumulate in Linear.
- Keep users informed with relevant progress
- Reduce manual status relaying
- Preserve a clearer feedback conversation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Canny to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to add meaningful Linear issue comments to the matching Canny post, excluding internal-only or irrelevant discussion.
- 4Pick the Comment Received trigger and choose where Notis should report runs.
- 5Test with a real comment on an issue linked to an existing Canny post.
Questions about this workflow
Will every internal comment be published?
Your instruction should specify that only appropriate, customer-safe updates belong in Canny.
What does the workflow need to find the right post?
Tell Notis to use the issue's available context to identify the corresponding Canny post and add the comment there.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Post Tag
Tool to add a tag to a specific post. use when you need to categorize or group content by applying an existing tag.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
Tool to delete a user and their comments and votes. use when you need to fully remove a user's account and all associated data (e.g., gdpr compliance).
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Change Post Status
Tool to change a post's status. use when you need to update a post's workflow stage and optionally notify voters.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Create Changelog Entry
Tool to create and optionally publish a new changelog entry. use when you need to add a product update record, control publish timing, and notify users. example: "create changelog entry titled 'version 1.2' with details '...' and publish immediately.".
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
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).
Create or Update User
Tool to create or update a user in canny. use when you need to provision a new user or synchronize updates to an existing user profile. example: "create or update user with email user@example.com"
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Create Post
Tool to create a new post on a board. use when you have the boardid and userid and need to submit new feedback.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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