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Feel ready to say unfamiliar issue terms

Get a definition and available pronunciation guidance for a new issue's specialized vocabulary.

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

Uncertainty about how to say a technical word can add hesitation when discussing a new issue with your team.

  • Check pronunciation before a conversation or handoff.
  • Pair a word's meaning with its available phonetic guide.
  • Reduce hesitation when discussing unfamiliar terminology.

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 to explain unfamiliar terms in new issues and include pronunciation where available.
  • 3Describe the outcome in one plain-language instruction: provide a concise definition and any returned phonetic guidance.
  • 4Pick Issue Created as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
  • 5Test with one real issue containing an unfamiliar word.

Questions about this workflow

Will every word have audio?

The action retrieves lexical information and may include phonetics or pronunciation details when available.

Can I ask for phonetic text instead of audio?

Yes. Ask Notis to include the pronunciation information returned by Dictionary api in its explanation.

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.

TriggerScheduled

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.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Comment Received Trigger

Triggered when a comment is received.

TriggerInstant

Issue Created Trigger

Triggered when a new issue is created.

TriggerInstant

Issue Updated Trigger

Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.

TriggerInstant

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).

TriggerPolling

Private Team Issue Created

Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).

TriggerPolling

Private Team Issue Properties Updated

Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).

TriggerPolling

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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