Start new issues with clearer language
Understand the key terms in an issue description before you estimate, assign, or begin the work.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
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
Unfamiliar wording in a new issue can create friction before you even know whether the task is yours.
- Get oriented before opening extra research tabs.
- Separate the issue's requested work from terminology that needs clarification.
- Make it easier to decide whether to ask a teammate for more context.
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 conversationally to explain unfamiliar terms in new issue descriptions.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction asking Notis to define relevant terms and explain their meaning in the issue context.
- 4Pick Issue Created as the trigger and choose where Notis should report runs.
- 5Test with one real issue description containing an unfamiliar term.
Questions about this workflow
Will this change the issue description?
The prompt can ask Notis to return an explanation in its run report. The Dictionary api action retrieves word information; it does not itself edit the issue.
Can I limit explanations to relevant terms?
Yes. Include plain-language guidance in the prompt, such as explaining only terminology that could affect understanding of the requested work.
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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