Linear + Make

Linear + Make Integration - Save 8+ hours/week Every Week

Your team uses Linear and Make every day. Our custom integration ensures data flows between them automatically - no more tab-switching, copy-pasting, or worrying about missed updates.

8+ hours/week

Saved weekly

98%

Client retention

2 weeks

Setup time

One-way

Sync direction

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Why Connect Linear to Make?

No single source of truth when issues live in two disconnected tools, so staff second-guess which system has the correct information

Linear uses a GraphQL API while Make uses REST + Webhook, requiring careful middleware to translate data formats between the two platforms

Client engagement details in Linear and time-tracking data in Make do not align, making billing inaccurate

Make adds complexity: steeper learning curve than Zapier, particularly for non-technical users unfamiliar with the concepts of routers, iterators, and data mapping

Production order data in Linear and inventory levels in Make are reconciled manually, risking stock-outs

Reporting across Linear and Make requires painful manual exports and spreadsheet merges

How We Help

Australian mid-market businesses lose hours every week copying issues and projects between Linear and Make. Clever Ops builds a custom integration that automates this entire workflow, so your team can redirect that time to higher-value tasks. On the technical side, Linear uses a GraphQL API with OAuth authentication, which our team handles as part of the build.

Real-Time Visibility Across Teams

When a record updates in Linear, every team member working in Make sees the change instantly. No lag, no stale dashboards, no conflicting reports.

Eliminate Manual Data Entry

Stop copying data between Linear and Make by hand. Our integration syncs data automatically, saving your team 8+ hours/week.

Scalable Without Extra Headcount

As your data volume grows, the integration scales with you. No need to hire additional admin staff to keep Linear and Make in sync, even as your business doubles.

Maximise Billable Hours

When time-tracking and client data sync between Linear and Make automatically, your consultants spend more time on client work and less on admin.

Linear to Make Use Cases

Automated error handling and retry for Linear/Make sync

When a sync between Linear and Make fails due to a rate limit, network issue, or validation error, the integration retries automatically with exponential backoff. Your team is alerted only when intervention is genuinely needed.

Data Mapping

How data flows between Linear and Make

Linear	→	Make	Notes
Linear Timestamps	→	Make Audit Log	Created and modified timestamps preserved for sync conflict resolution and compliance
Linear Record IDs	→	Make External References	Cross-reference identifiers stored on both records for bidirectional lookups and deduplication
Linear Owner/Assignee	→	Make Owner/Assignee	Record ownership mapped between platforms using email address as the matching key
Linear Teams	→	Make Custom Fields	Teams data from Linear stored in Make custom fields for reference
Linear Projects	→	Make Custom Fields	Projects data from Linear stored in Make custom fields for reference
Linear Cycles	→	Make Custom Fields	Cycles data from Linear stored in Make custom fields for reference
Linear Labels	→	Make Custom Fields	Labels data from Linear stored in Make custom fields for reference
Linear Issues	→	Make Custom Fields	Issues data from Linear stored in Make custom fields for reference

Linear + Make Integration FAQ

Yes. All data is transferred over encrypted connections (TLS/SSL). We follow least-privilege API access, using OAuth 2.0 authentication with scoped permissions, never store credentials in plain text, and log all sync activity for audit purposes. For Australian businesses with compliance requirements, we can implement additional safeguards.

The most common data objects synced between Linear and Make include issues, projects, cycles. We map each data type to its counterpart in the target system, including custom fields, metadata, and relationship data. The exact scope is tailored to your workflow during the discovery session.

We use a combination of direct GraphQL API connections and automation platforms like Make, Zapier, or n8n, depending on your requirements and budget. For complex workflows, we build custom middleware. The right approach depends on your volume, sync frequency, and business rules.

Yes. Clever Ops has helped Manufacturing businesses connect Linear to Make as part of their automation strategy. Each industry has unique data flows and compliance needs, and we tailor the integration accordingly. Based in Gippsland, Victoria, we understand the Australian market deeply.

Absolutely. We design integrations with growth in mind, whether you are syncing 100 records or 100,000. Our architecture handles rate limiting (Linear's API allows 1,500 requests per hour), pagination, and queuing to ensure reliable performance at any scale.

Absolutely. Custom field mapping is a core part of every integration we build. Whether it is custom properties in Linear or user-defined fields in Make, we map them precisely to your requirements. We can also transform data formats, apply business rules, and handle conditional mappings.

Integration pricing depends on complexity, including the number of data objects synced (issues, projects, cycles), sync direction, custom business rules, and volume. Most Linear to Make integrations fall within our standard integration tier. Book a free assessment to get a specific quote for your requirements.