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By Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation Specialist · Hyderabad, India  |  Last Updated: June 2026

How to Connect Linear and GitHub

Complete step-by-step guide to automate your workflow between Linear and GitHub using Make.com. Save hours of manual work with this powerful integration.

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 Linear as the trigger

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

3

Connect GitHub as the action

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

✓

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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About Linear and GitHub

📐

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 →
🐙

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
Free for public repos Try GitHub free →

⚡ Why connect Linear + GitHub?

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.

💡 Why Connect Linear and GitHub?

In today's fast-paced business environment, manually transferring data between Linear and GitHub can waste valuable time and introduce errors. By automating this connection, you'll:

  • Eliminate repetitive data entry tasks
  • Reduce human error and ensure data consistency
  • Free up your team to focus on high-value work
  • Scale operations without adding headcount
  • Get real-time visibility across your tools

Whether you're a small business owner, marketing manager, or operations lead, this integration will help you work smarter—not harder.

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Linear

Free for up to 250 issues

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

Try Linear free →

GitHub

Free for public repos

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

Try GitHub free →

⏱️ Calculate Your Time Savings

See how much time you can save by automating Linear + GitHub. Adjust the values below to match your workflow.

18.3 Hours
Saved Per Month (220 hours/year)

That's equivalent to 5.5 full work days per month you can reclaim for strategic work!

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about connecting Linear and GitHub.

How do I connect Linear and GitHub?
The easiest way is through Make.com. Sign up for free, create a new scenario, add Linear as your trigger module, then connect GitHub as the action. Map your data fields and activate. The entire setup takes 10-15 minutes with no coding required.
Is this integration free?
Yes! Make.com offers a generous free plan with 1,000 operations per month—enough for most small to medium teams. You don't need a credit card to sign up. Paid plans start at $9/month for higher volume needs.
Do I need coding skills?
Not at all. Make.com uses a visual drag-and-drop interface. You connect apps by selecting them from a menu and mapping fields with point-and-click simplicity. If you can use a spreadsheet, you can build this automation.
What can I automate between Linear and GitHub?
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 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.
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.
How reliable is this integration?
Make.com maintains 99.9% uptime and handles error retry logic automatically. You'll get email alerts if something fails, and the platform logs every execution for debugging. Most users report zero downtime after setup.
Can I customize the automation?
Absolutely. You can add filters, conditions, loops, and data transformations. Make.com supports advanced logic like "only run on weekdays" or "if value > $100, send to manager." The platform scales from simple to complex workflows.
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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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