Overview

The Linear integration enables both the Missio Agent and Co-Pilot to manage issues, track projects, and coordinate development work while maintaining context from conversations across all your integrated platforms.

Available Tools

Agent Capabilities

The Missio Agent can autonomously monitor and manage Linear issues based on configured rules and detected patterns.

Issue Management:

  • Create new issues
  • Update existing issues
  • Manage issue status
  • Set priorities
  • Assign team members
  • Add labels and tags
  • Track cycle progress
  • Link related issues

Automation Rules:

  • Auto-create issues from conversations
  • Auto-assign based on context
  • Auto-set priorities
  • Auto-update status
  • Auto-link related items
  • Sync updates across platforms
  • Schedule status checks
  • Create recurring tasks

Co-Pilot Commands

Use natural language commands in the Co-Pilot to manage your Linear workspace directly from Missio.

Linear Actions:

Issue Management

“Create a new bug report for the authentication error” “Assign the API integration task to Sarah” “Move all high-priority issues to In Progress”

Project Organization

“Show all issues in the current sprint” “Create a new project for Q4 features” “List all bugs assigned to the backend team”

Status Updates

“Update status of AUTH-123 to Done” “Mark all documentation tasks as Ready” “Show blocked issues in the current cycle”

Cross-Platform Actions

“Create an issue from this Slack thread” “Schedule a review meeting for this feature” “Link this issue to the related GitHub PR”

Sample Workflows

1. Bug Management

When: Bug report comes in through Slack/Discord Agent will:

  1. Create Linear issue with appropriate labels
  2. Set priority based on impact
  3. Assign to relevant team
  4. Link conversation thread
  5. Notify team in Slack

2. Feature Request Tracking

When: Feature request is detected Agent will:

  1. Create feature request issue
  2. Add to backlog/triage cycle
  3. Tag product team
  4. Create initial scope document
  5. Schedule triage review

3. Sprint Management

When: Using Co-Pilot You can say: “Manage sprint by:

  • Moving completed issues to Done
  • Updating remaining estimates
  • Identifying blocked items
  • Preparing for sprint planning”

Setup Instructions

  1. Go to Missio Settings → Integrations
  2. Select “Linear” from project management providers
  3. Complete OAuth authentication
  4. Configure Agent rules and Co-Pilot preferences

The Linear integration requires specific permissions to manage issues and access team information. Review the permissions carefully during setup.

Best Practices

  • Set up clear issue templates
  • Configure workflow automations
  • Use consistent labeling
  • Maintain organized project hierarchy
  • Regular backlog grooming
  • Set up team-specific views

Limitations

  • API rate limits apply
  • Some features require Linear Team/Enterprise plans
  • Custom field limitations may apply
  • Workflow automation rules follow Linear constraints
  • Historical data sync restrictions

Need help? Contact our support team or visit our community forum.