Linear + Teamwork

Connect Linear to Teamwork: Custom Integration for 2026

Connect Linear to Teamwork with a purpose-built integration. Real-time sync, error handling, and retry logic included - deployed within 2 weeks by our experienced team.

8+ hours/week

Saved weekly

98%

Client retention

12+

Years experience

One-way

Sync direction

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Why Connect Linear to Teamwork?

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

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

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

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

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

New team members take longer to onboard because they must learn manual workarounds to keep Linear and Teamwork aligned

Manually copying data between Linear and Teamwork wastes hours every week that could be spent on revenue-generating work

How We Help

Every week without this integration costs your Professional Services and Manufacturing business 8+ hours/week in manual data handling between Linear and Teamwork. Our Harvard-educated consultants build a sync that eliminates that waste permanently. On the technical side, Linear uses a GraphQL API with OAuth authentication, and Teamwork authenticates via API key, which our team handles as part of the build.

Built-In Error Handling and Alerts

Our integrations include automatic retries, error queuing, and real-time notifications. If something fails between Linear and Teamwork, your team knows immediately and the system self-recovers where possible.

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 Teamwork in sync, even as your business doubles.

Custom-Built for Your Workflow

Unlike generic connectors, we build integrations tailored to how your business actually uses Linear and Teamwork. Custom field mappings, business rules, and error handling included.

Real-Time Visibility Across Teams

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

Linear to Teamwork Use Cases

Mirror issues between Linear and Teamwork

When a issue is created, reassigned, or completed in Linear, the linked task in Teamwork updates immediately. Teams working in different tools always see the same status, assignees, and due dates.

Automated error handling and retry for Linear/Teamwork sync

When a sync between Linear and Teamwork 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 Teamwork

Linear	→	Teamwork	Notes
Linear Projects -> id	→	Teamwork Projects -> id	Projects data synchronised between platforms
Linear Issues	→	Teamwork Tasks	Task assignments, due dates, and completion status synchronised so both teams work from the same priorities.
Linear Timestamps	→	Teamwork Audit Log	Created and modified timestamps preserved for sync conflict resolution and compliance
Linear Owner/Assignee	→	Teamwork Owner/Assignee	Record ownership mapped between platforms using email address as the matching key
Linear Record IDs	→	Teamwork External References	Cross-reference identifiers stored on both records for bidirectional lookups and deduplication
Linear Cycles	→	Teamwork Custom Fields	Cycles data from Linear stored in Teamwork custom fields for reference
Linear Teams	→	Teamwork Custom Fields	Teams data from Linear stored in Teamwork custom fields for reference
Linear Projects	→	Teamwork Projects	Projects records synchronised when created or updated in either platform
Linear Labels	→	Teamwork Custom Fields	Labels data from Linear stored in Teamwork custom fields for reference

Linear + Teamwork Integration FAQ

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

Yes. We have built integrations for Professional Services businesses that rely on both Linear and Teamwork. The integration is customised to your industry-specific workflows, data structures, and compliance requirements. Book Free Assessment to discuss your specific needs.

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.

Our integrations include comprehensive error handling: automatic retries for transient failures (respecting API rate limits), error queuing for system outages, data validation before writes, and real-time alerts for issues that need human attention. We also provide a dashboard where you can monitor sync health and review error logs.

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.

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 Teamwork, we map them precisely to your requirements. We can also transform data formats, apply business rules, and handle conditional mappings.

Most Linear to Teamwork integrations are completed within 2 weeks. We start with a discovery session to understand your specific workflow, then build and test the integration. Complex setups with custom business logic may take up to 4-8 weeks.