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

How to Connect Jira and Linear

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About Jira and Linear

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Jira

Dev Project Management

Jira is the industry-standard project management tool for software development teams. Built by Atlassian, it supports agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Engineering teams use Jira to plan sprints, track bugs, manage releases, and report on velocity. It integrates tightly with GitHub, Bitbucket, Confluence, and 3,000+ other tools.

  • Scrum and Kanban boards for agile teams
  • Bug tracking and issue management
  • Sprint planning and velocity reporting
  • Roadmaps and release management
  • 3,000+ integrations via the Atlassian Marketplace
Free for up to 10 users Try Jira free →
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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
Free for up to 250 issues Try Linear free →

⚡ Why connect Jira + Linear?

Teams migrating from Jira to Linear, or using both tools across departments, can sync issues automatically. New Jira epics create Linear projects, bug reports flow both ways, and sprint completions update status in both systems — keeping engineering and product always aligned.

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

1

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 Jira as the trigger

In Make.com, create a new scenario. Search for Jira 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 Jira 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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Jira

Free for up to 10 users

The industry-standard project tracker for software dev teams.

Try Jira free →

Linear

Free for up to 250 issues

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

Try Linear free →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Jira and Linear?
Use Make.com to connect them without code. Sign up free, create a scenario with Jira 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 Jira and Linear?
Teams migrating from Jira to Linear, or using both tools across departments, can sync issues automatically. New Jira epics create Linear projects, bug reports flow both ways, and sprint completions update status in both systems — keeping engineering and product always aligned.
What is Jira used for?
Jira is the industry-standard project management tool for software development teams. Built by Atlassian, it supports agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Engineering teams use Jira to plan sprints, track bugs, manage releases, and report on velocity. It integrates tightly with GitHub, Bitbucket, Confluence, and 3,000+ other tools.
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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