Make Linear comments easier to understand
When a new comment includes a word you do not recognize, get its definition and a short explanation in context.
Trigger
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
A dense comment can derail a task while you stop to look up terminology and then find your place again.
- Spend less time leaving Linear to search for terminology.
- Understand a comment's wording before deciding what to do next.
- Keep a brief definition close to the discussion that prompted it.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Dictionary api to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis in plain language to clarify unfamiliar words in new Linear comments.
- 3Describe the outcome in one instruction: define the unfamiliar term and explain its meaning in the comment's context.
- 4Pick Comment Received as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real comment containing a term you want explained.
Questions about this workflow
Does this look up every word in a comment?
Tell Notis in the prompt to focus on unfamiliar or specialized terms so routine words do not clutter the explanation.
Can the definition account for the comment's context?
The Dictionary api action retrieves lexical data for a word. Ask Notis to use the comment text when explaining which meaning fits.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
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).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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