Overview
Connect Lancey with Linear to automatically generate pull requests for issues, sync task status across both platforms, and keep your team aligned on what’s being worked on.Setup
1
Integration settings
Head to the Integrations page in your dashboard
2
Select Linear connector
Click on the Linear connector
3
Authorization
You’ll be redirected to Linear to authorize Lancey. Click Authorize to grant the necessary permissions
4
Select workspace
Choose the Linear workspace you want to connect to Lancey
5
Configure sync settings
Select which teams or projects you want Lancey to work with. You can update these settings anytime
How it works
Once Linear is connected, Lancey will:- Automatically detect issues - Monitor your Linear issues for new tasks
- Create PRs - Generate pull requests to fix issues based on your issue descriptions
- Link PRs to issues - Automatically link created PRs back to Linear issues
- Update issue status - Sync task status between Lancey and Linear
- Assign reviewers - Reference issue assignments when creating PRs
Best practices
Label your issues
Use consistent labels to help Lancey prioritize which issues to work on
Write clear descriptions
Detailed issue descriptions help Lancey understand the context and requirements
Set priorities
Use Linear’s priority field to guide task prioritization in Lancey
Team collaboration
Ensure team members have proper Linear access for PR reviews
Troubleshooting
Linear not showing up in my integrations?
Linear not showing up in my integrations?
Make sure you:
- Have admin access to your Linear workspace
- Are signed into the correct Linear account
- Have granted Lancey the necessary permissions during authorization
PRs aren't linking to Linear issues?
PRs aren't linking to Linear issues?
Verify that:
- The Linear connector is active in Settings → Integrations
- Your GitHub repository is also connected to Lancey
- Issue keys are correctly referenced in your repository names
Issue status isn't syncing?
Issue status isn't syncing?
Check that:
- Both Linear and GitHub integrations are properly configured
- You have update permissions in both Linear and your GitHub repositories
- The PR has been successfully merged in GitHub
Next steps
GitHub Integration
Learn how to configure your GitHub repositories
Integration Settings
Explore advanced integration options
Create Tasks
Start creating tasks with your connected integrations
Need help setting up Linear integration? Reach out via the livechat widget on our platform for quick support or schedule a call with our team.