See Every Blocker at a Glance
Blockers surface automatically. One tag shows you everything waiting for something else, so you can unblock strategically.
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
Blockers are hidden in issue descriptions or comment text. They're invisible to filters, so you don't know what's actually unblocked. You can't prioritize what to unblock first.
- Blockers are visible instead of hidden--you can see and prioritize them
- One filter shows everything waiting on something else
- Clear picture of what you can unblock to accelerate work
- No manual tagging friction
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear to Notis (integrations page).
- 2Create an automation named 'Blocker Tagger.'
- 3In plain language, write: 'When an issue is updated, read the description and comments. Look for blocker keywords or phrases: blocked by, waiting on, depends on, needs [person/resource], external blocker. If found, add a label status:blocked to the issue and note the blocker in a comment (e.g., Marked as blocked: waiting for API from backend team). If the blocker is resolved, remove the status:blocked label.'
- 4Choose 'Issue Updated' as the trigger.
- 5Update an issue description to say 'blocked by X' and confirm Notis tags it within seconds.
Questions about this workflow
What if someone mentions a blocker casually?
Tell Notis to be strict. For example, 'only tag as blocked if the blocker keyword is in a sentence with the word blocked or waiting.'
Can I see a report of all blockers?
Yes--filter by the 'status:blocked' label to see everything blocked right now. You can ask Notis to generate a blocker report daily if you like.
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Do this · Action
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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