Never Estimate in the Dark Again
Turn every new issue into instant complexity data. No estimation meetings, no guessing--just clear, automatic scope breakdowns that let you staff smarter.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
Why this helps
Planning your sprint is paralyzing when you can't tell which issues are quick wins versus time-sinks. Without effort estimation upfront, you either under-staff critical work or overcommit and burn out.
- Instant complexity signals so you can plan capacity without estimation paralysis
- Visible dependencies and scope prevent surprise delays mid-sprint
- Effort data accumulates, letting you predict future work more accurately
- No estimation meetings means more time for actual building
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Linear workspace to Notis via the portal (one-time setup).
- 2Open Automations in the portal and create a new workflow. Give it a name like 'Auto-Analyze Complexity.'
- 3In plain language, tell Notis: 'When a new issue is created, analyze its complexity by looking at description length, number of dependencies, linked issues, and keywords that suggest scope (e.g., redesign, migration, refactor). Add the analysis as a comment with a complexity score (low/medium/high) and effort estimate.'
- 4Choose 'Issue Created' as your trigger, and pick a Slack or email channel where Notis reports runs.
- 5Create a test issue with a multi-paragraph description and dependencies--Notis will analyze it and post results.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis estimate complexity without asking me?
It analyzes the issue description length, number of linked items, keywords that suggest scope (redesign, migration, API changes), and task dependencies. The analysis is quick and relative, not a guarantee--consider it a signal, not gospel.
Can I customize what counts as high complexity?
Yes--tell Notis to adjust. For example, you could say 'consider anything involving database schema changes as high complexity' or 'prioritize timeline keywords like urgent.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Codeinterpreter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Codeinterpreter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Get File
Get a file from the sandbox and returns the file. the files should be read from /home/user folder.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Run Terminal Command
Run a command in the terminal and returns the stdout, stderr, and error code. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Upload File
Upload a file to the sandbox environment. the files should be uploaded to the /home/user folder.
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).
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
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