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Written by Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation Specialist · Hyderabad, India  |  Reviewed May 2026

How to Connect GitHub and Linear

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About GitHub and Linear

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GitHub

Dev & Code

GitHub is the world's largest developer platform, used by over 100 million developers to host, review, and collaborate on code. It is the centre of the open-source ecosystem and integrates tightly with Jira, Linear, Slack, and Asana to create fully automated software development pipelines — from commit to deployment to notification.

  • Code hosting with unlimited public repositories
  • Pull requests, code reviews, and branch protection
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
  • Issues and project boards built in
  • Connects to Jira, Slack, Linear, and Make.com
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Linear

Dev Project Management

Linear is the project management tool built specifically for software engineering teams who demand speed and elegance. Unlike Jira, Linear is designed to be fast — keyboard-first, minimal, and opinionated. It is used by leading tech companies including Vercel, Raycast, and Retool for sprint planning, bug tracking, and roadmap management.

  • Blazing-fast keyboard-first interface
  • Cycles (sprints) and roadmap planning
  • GitHub and GitLab native integration
  • Automatic issue creation from git commits
  • SLAs, priorities, and triage workflows
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⚡ Why connect GitHub + Linear?

Connecting GitHub and Linear creates a fully automated development workflow. New GitHub pull requests automatically create or update Linear issues, merged PRs mark Linear tickets as done, and git commit messages reference Linear issue IDs to keep everything traceable and in sync.

How to set up this integration (step-by-step)

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Create a free Make.com account

Go to Make.com and sign up. The free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most automations.

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2

Connect GitHub as the trigger

In Make.com, create a new scenario. Search for GitHub and choose your trigger event (e.g. "New message", "New record", "New row").

3

Connect Linear as the action

Add Linear as the next module. Map the data fields from GitHub to the corresponding fields in Linear.

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Test and activate

Run a test with real data. Once it works, turn on the scenario. Make.com will run it automatically — no more manual work.

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GitHub

Free for public repos

The world's largest developer platform used by 100M+ developers.

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Linear

Free for up to 250 issues

The fast, elegant project tracker loved by top engineering teams.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I connect GitHub and Linear?
Use Make.com to connect them without code. Sign up free, create a scenario with GitHub as trigger and Linear as action. Setup takes under 10 minutes.
Is this integration free?
Yes. Make.com's free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most small teams. No credit card required to start.
Do I need coding skills?
No. Make.com is a visual drag-and-drop builder. You connect modules by clicking, not writing code.
What can I automate between GitHub and Linear?
Connecting GitHub and Linear creates a fully automated development workflow. New GitHub pull requests automatically create or update Linear issues, merged PRs mark Linear tickets as done, and git commit messages reference Linear issue IDs to keep everything traceable and in sync.
What is GitHub used for?
GitHub is the world's largest developer platform, used by over 100 million developers to host, review, and collaborate on code. It is the centre of the open-source ecosystem and integrates tightly with Jira, Linear, Slack, and Asana to create fully automated software development pipelines — from commit to deployment to notification.
What is Linear used for?
Linear is the project management tool built specifically for software engineering teams who demand speed and elegance. Unlike Jira, Linear is designed to be fast — keyboard-first, minimal, and opinionated. It is used by leading tech companies including Vercel, Raycast, and Retool for sprint planning, bug tracking, and roadmap management.
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About the author — Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation & SaaS Specialist

Vangari Sai Sampath built Integration Directory to help businesses automate their SaaS workflows without writing code. Based in Hyderabad, India, he has hands-on experience with Make.com, Zapier, and 50+ tools covered in this directory, helping teams set up no-code automations that save hours every week.

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