Can I filter for tasks assigned to a specific person?

Yes, DryMerge allows you to filter notifications for tasks assigned to specific team members in Linear. Just specify the assignee criteria, and DryMerge will handle the rest.

Can I use a direct message instead of a channel message in Slack?

Absolutely. You can configure DryMerge to send a direct message to a specific user instead of a channel message. Just specify the user details during setup.

Who typically uses this automation and how?

This automation is widely used by project managers and team leads to keep their teams informed about new tasks and ensure prompt attention to new assignments.

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Linear + Slack

Notify Slack Channel on Linear Task Creation

Keep your team updated on new tasks by sending a notification in Slack every time a task is created in Linear. This ensures everyone is aware of new assignments and can plan their work accordingly.

New Linear Task

Triggers when a new task is created in Linear.

Notify Slack Channel

Sends a Slack notification to a specified channel.

See more Linear to Slack integrations or use AI to customize your automation.

or pick a common variation below

Notify Slack Channel of New Linear Task Comments

Linear + Slack

Notify Slack Channel of New Task Assignments in Linear

Linear + Slack

Notify Slack Channels for New Linear Subtasks

Linear + Slack

How to use DryMerge

Ask for what you want.

Tell DryMerge what you want to automate using plain English. For example, "Notify Slack channel on Linear task creation"

Notify Slack channel on Linear task creation

DryMerge figures out the details.

Based on your description, DryMerge identifies the apps involved, determines the appropriate triggers and actions, and creates the automation for you.

Sure! Connecting

Your workflow is ready to go!

Once DryMerge has created your automation, it will run automatically whenever the trigger event occurs, saving you time and effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Capabilities

See what DryMerge can do with Linear + Slack.

Create Issue

Creates a new issue in Linear

Delete Issue

Deletes a linear issue

Update Issue

Updates an existing linear issue

List Issues

Lists linear issues for a specified team

List Teams

Lists linear teams

Search Issues

Search for information on linear issues

List Labels

Lists linear labels

New Linear Issue

Triggers when a new Linear issue is created

Updated Linear Issue

Triggers when a Linear issue is updated

Show Channels

Displays a list of channels

Show Users

Displays a list of users

Send Message

Sends a message

App details

Linear

Linear is a streamlined issue tracking tool for software teams. Create, update, and manage tasks, and sync issue data with other tools.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that brings team communication together in one place. Streamline communication and trigger actions based on messages and events.