Start visual work from a Linear issue in Canva
A design request in Linear can become a Canva starting point automatically, so you can begin the creative work without copying context between apps.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Create canva design with optional asset
Create a new canva design using a preset or custom dimensions, and add an asset with `asset id` from a user's project using relevant apis.
Why this helps
A visual task can stall while you move its brief from Linear into Canva and rebuild the context by hand.
- Carry the issue context into a new design request without a manual handoff.
- Reduce app switching when a task needs visual work.
- Keep the brief close to the creative starting point.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Canva to Notis once through the portal.
- 2In Automations, create a new automation and give it a clear name.
- 3Write one prompt asking Notis to create a Canva design when a new Linear issue describes a visual deliverable.
- 4Select the Linear Issue Created trigger and choose where Notis reports runs.
- 5Test it with one real visual issue and review the resulting design.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a design for every new issue?
The prompt can ask Notis to create a design when the issue calls for a visual deliverable. Test the instruction with a representative issue.
Do I need to map issue fields?
No. Describe the desired outcome in one plain-language instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Canva. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Canva actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Access user specific brand templates list
This year, brand template ids will change; integrations storing them must update within 6 months. also, api use requires canva enterprise membership.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create canva design with optional asset
Create a new canva design using a preset or custom dimensions, and add an asset with `asset id` from a user's project using relevant apis.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Create comment reply in design
This preview api allows replying to comments within a design on canva, with a limit of 100 replies per comment. users should note potential unannounced changes, and that preview apis are not eligible for public integrations.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Create design comment in preview api
This api is in preview and may change without notice; integrations using it won't pass review. it allows creating comments on a design, with a limit of 1000 comments per design.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Create user or sub folder
This api creates a folder in a canva user's projects at the top level or within another folder, returning the new folder's id and additional details upon success.
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 asset by id
You can delete an asset by specifying its `assetid`. this operation mirrors the behavior in the canva ui. deleting an item moves it to the trash. deleting an asset doesn't remove it from designs that already use it.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Exchange oauth 2 0 access or refresh token
The oauth 2.0 endpoint issues time-limited (4-hour) access tokens of up to 4kb for user authorization via codes or refresh tokens. it requires client id/secret for authentication.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Fetch asset upload job status
Summarize asset upload outcome by repeatedly calling the endpoint until a 'success' or 'failed' status is received after using the create asset upload job api.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Canva, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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