Never Re-Read an Issue From Scratch Again
Issue summaries stay fresh automatically. One source of truth always up-to-date.
Trigger
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
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
Issue descriptions become stale. You read the description, it doesn't match current status, so you re-read comments to find the truth. Cognitive friction and wasted time.
- Always accurate context--no stale info causing confusion
- Less re-reading of comments to figure out current state
- New assignees can jump in with fresh context immediately
- Reduces cognitive load by keeping summary current
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Codeinterpreter to Notis (integrations page).
- 2Create an automation named 'Description Syncer.'
- 3In plain language, write: 'When an issue is updated, read all comments in order. Extract the current status, any decisions made, blockers, and next steps. If the issue description is older than 1 day and the comments contain new information, update the description to include a Current Status section with the latest context. Keep the original description but append the status section. Post a note saying Description updated with latest context.'
- 4Choose 'Issue Updated' as the trigger.
- 5After a week of comments on an issue, Notis should update the description to reflect current state.
Questions about this workflow
Will this overwrite the original description?
No--it appends a 'Current Status' section. The original description stays intact so you have full history.
How often does it update?
Once per day maximum (adjustable). It only updates if there's new information in comments, so it's not spammy.
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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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