Blocked Work Gets Instant Visual Alerts
Issue blocked? Get a visual alert instantly--work stoppage won't be invisible.
Trigger
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Action
HTML to Image
Tool to convert base64-encoded html to an image. use when you need to render raw html or a url into png, jpeg, or webp after content load.
Why this helps
Blocked items get buried in backlog; work stops but nobody notices because the blocker is invisible.
- Ensure blockers never disappear from view
- Get instant visual notification when work is blocked
- Reduce anxiety about invisible work stoppage
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Cloudlayer to Notis.
- 2Create an automation: 'When a Linear issue is labeled blocked, generate a visual alert showing the issue title, blocker reason, and unblock date if known.'
- 3Select 'Issue Updated' trigger and set your channel (recommend Slack for instant visibility).
- 4Test by labeling an issue 'blocked' and confirming the visual alert appears within seconds.
Questions about this workflow
Should I use 'blocked' as a status or a label?
Either works. Use whichever fits your Linear workflow. Notis will trigger on label changes via 'Issue Updated.'
Can I include who's blocking and when they'll unblock?
Yes. Include that info in the issue description or custom fields, and Notis will include it in the visual alert.
Can I get notifications for each blocker?
Yes. Configure the automation to post to a specific Slack channel or DM so you get notified every time something is blocked.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Cloudlayer. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Cloudlayer actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Comment Received Trigger
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Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
HTML to Image
Tool to convert base64-encoded html to an image. use when you need to render raw html or a url into png, jpeg, or webp after content load.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
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Private Team Comment Created
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Private Team Issue Created
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List Storage Configurations
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Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Convert URL to Image
Tool to convert a webpage url to an image. use when dynamic screenshot parameters are needed.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Cloudlayer, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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