GitHub Linear Integration Linking Code Changes to Issue Tracking

Sync GitHub pull requests and commits to Linear issues automatically so your engineering workflow stays connected end to end.

The github linear integration closes the loop between writing code and tracking it as a team. With github linear sync, a pull request is not just a code review - it is a live signal that updates your Linear board automatically.

Code to Issue Tracking Without Manual Updates

Open a PR in GitHub and the linked Linear issue updates status automatically.

Full Cycle Visibility

Linear issues show real PR status. GitHub PRs show the Linear issue title and priority.

Ship Faster with Automated Transitions

The github linear connector closes or moves Linear issues automatically when PRs merge.

What You Can Automate

PR Open to In Review Transition

Automatically move a Linear issue to In Review when a linked GitHub pull request is opened.

Merge to Done Automation

Close the corresponding Linear issue the moment a GitHub PR merges to the main branch.

Commit Message Issue Linking

Parse GitHub commit messages for Linear issue IDs and link them automatically for full traceability.

PR Review Comment to Issue Comment

Sync critical GitHub code review comments to the linked Linear issue for product visibility.

Linear Priority to PR Label

Stamp high-priority Linear issues with a matching label on their GitHub PR for reviewer prioritization.

Branch Name Issue Association

Detect the Linear issue ID in a GitHub branch name and link the branch to the issue automatically.

How It Works

Connect your accounts

Authenticate GitHub and Linear in Neotask and map repos to Linear teams.

Configure linking

Choose your issue linking strategy and define status transition rules.

Activate

Neotask listens to GitHub webhooks and updates Linear issues in real time.

Capabilities

GitHub Action	Linear Action	Use Case
PR opened	Issue moved to In Review	Review stage tracking
PR merged to main	Issue closed	Merge-based completion
Commit references issue ID	Issue linked to commit	Traceability
Linear issue marked High priority	PR labeled as priority	Review queue ordering
PR review requested	Issue comment added	Review assignment alert
PR closed without merge	Issue reverted to previous status	Abandoned PR handling

Why GitHub and Linear Need a Direct Connection

Linear is built for fast-moving engineering teams. GitHub is where the actual work happens. Without a github linear integration, engineers finish PRs and forget to update issues.

Key Advantages

Status automation - PR open, review, merge, and close events drive Linear issue transitions
Multiple linking strategies - branch names, commit messages, PR descriptions, or manual links
Bidirectional comments - relay critical discussions between platforms
Priority labels - stamp GitHub PRs with Linear priority for review queue ordering
Cycle time tracking - Neotask records PR open and merge times against Linear issue cycles

Try Asking Neotask

When a GitHub PR is opened in [repo] with branch name containing [issue prefix], move the linked Linear issue to In Review.
Close the Linear issue automatically when the GitHub PR for branch [branch name] merges to main.
Add a comment to Linear issue [issue ID] when a GitHub code review is requested on the linked PR.
Label GitHub PRs in [repo] as high-priority when the linked Linear issue has priority set to Urgent.
List all open GitHub PRs in [repo] that have no linked Linear issue and create draft issues for each.
When a Linear issue moves to Done, check GitHub for any open PRs still referencing it and alert the author.

Pro Tips

Tip

Use Linear issue IDs in branch names by default to enable automatic linking.

Tip

Configure separate status mappings for hotfix versus feature branches.

Tip

Enable cycle time logging to measure real PR review and merge latency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the github linear integration identify which issue to update?

Neotask looks for Linear issue IDs in branch names, commit messages, and PR descriptions using configurable patterns.

Can the github linear sync work across multiple repos?

Yes, you can map multiple GitHub repositories to different Linear teams with independent rules.

What happens if a PR is merged but the Linear issue is already closed?

Neotask skips the status transition if the issue is already in a terminal state but still logs the merge event.

Does the integration support GitHub Enterprise?

Neotask supports GitHub Cloud and GitHub Enterprise Server.

Let Your Code Commits Drive Your Linear Board Automatically

Connect the github linear integration through Neotask and make your issue tracker reflect reality without manual updates.

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