How to integrate with Slack on Linear

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Linear's Slack integration allows you to receive notifications and create issues directly from Slack channels. The integration is set up through Linear's settings panel and requires admin permissions in both platforms.

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Prerequisites

Linear workspace admin access
Slack workspace admin permissions
Linear team or project already set up
Active Slack workspace

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access Linear Integration Settings

Navigate to your Linear workspace and click on your profile avatar in the bottom left corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu, then click on Integrations in the left sidebar.

Make sure you have admin permissions in your Linear workspace to access integration settings.

Find and Configure Slack Integration

In the Integrations page, locate the Slack integration card. Click the Add to Slack button to begin the authorization process. This will open a new browser tab directing you to Slack's authorization page.

Authorize Linear in Slack

On the Slack authorization page, select the Slack workspace you want to integrate with from the dropdown menu in the top right. Review the permissions Linear is requesting, then click Allow to grant access to your Slack workspace.

Ensure you're logged into the correct Slack workspace before authorizing the integration.

Configure Notification Settings

Back in Linear, you'll see the Slack integration is now active. Click Configure next to the Slack integration. Choose which Linear teams should send notifications to Slack, and select the default Slack channel for notifications using the dropdown menu.

Start with one team and one channel to test the integration before expanding to multiple teams.

Set Up Channel-Specific Integrations

In your Slack workspace, navigate to the channel where you want Linear notifications. Type /linear connect in the channel and press Enter. Select the Linear team you want to connect to this specific channel from the options provided.

You can connect different Slack channels to different Linear teams for better organization.

Configure Issue Creation Settings

Return to Linear's integration settings and click Advanced Options under the Slack integration. Enable Allow issue creation from Slack and choose which team members can create issues directly from Slack using the permissions dropdown.

Limit issue creation permissions to prevent spam and maintain project organization.

Test the Integration

Create a test issue in Linear and assign it to yourself. Check your connected Slack channel for the notification. In Slack, try using the /linear create command followed by an issue title to test issue creation from Slack.

Test both directions of the integration to ensure everything is working properly.

Customize Notification Types

In Linear's Slack integration settings, click Notification Preferences. Select which types of updates trigger Slack notifications: Issue created, Issue completed, Issue assigned, Comments added, and Status changes. Save your preferences.

Be selective with notifications to avoid overwhelming your Slack channels with too many updates.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Slack notifications not appearing in channels

Check that the Linear bot has been added to the channel and verify the team is properly connected using /linear status in the channel.

Unable to create issues from Slack

Ensure issue creation is enabled in Linear's integration settings and that your Slack user has the necessary permissions in the Linear workspace.

Integration showing as disconnected

Re-authorize the integration by going to Linear Settings > Integrations > Slack and clicking Reconnect. Check that the Slack app hasn't been removed from your workspace.

Receiving too many or too few notifications

Adjust notification preferences in Linear's Slack integration settings under Notification Preferences and review which teams are connected to which channels.

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