Understand project language from the start
When a Linear project appears, clarify unfamiliar terms before they slow down planning or kickoff.
Trigger
Project Created
Fires when a new Linear project is created. Covers projects in both public and private teams — polls with the connected user's token, so visibility matches what the connected user can see in Linear.
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
Project names and brief language can leave you guessing about intent before you have enough context to begin.
- Get oriented to project vocabulary early.
- Make kickoff details more accessible at a glance.
- Reduce searching before planning work.
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 define unfamiliar terms in new project context.
- 3Write one prompt instruction asking for relevant definitions and a plain-language explanation of their project meaning.
- 4Select Project Created as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real project whose available context includes a term to clarify.
Questions about this workflow
Does this work for private projects too?
The Project Created trigger covers projects in public and private teams visible to the connected Linear account.
What context can Notis use?
Ask Notis to use the available project information and return only definitions that help explain the project's language.
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.
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Do this · Action
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