What Linear shipped in April 2026

2026 04 30 releases

Linear introduced Releases, a feature to track software deployments directly in Linear, integrating with CI/CD tools and auto-updating issue statuses. It also added Slack automation to create project …

Integrations

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Pricing change detected for Linear

Pricing updated for Linear: - Free: allowance changed from Up to 250 issues/month to Unlimited users - Basic: allowance changed from Up to 10 users to Up to 5 users - Business: allowance changed from …

Automate your pull request and commit workflows and keep issues synced both ways

Linear introduced a GitHub integration that automates two-way syncing between Linear issues and GitHub PRs/commits. Issues update automatically as PRs move through workflows, and GitHub issues can be …

Automate your Merge Request workflow

Linear introduced a GitLab integration that automatically syncs issue statuses with Merge Requests, eliminating manual updates. Users can link MRs to issues via branch names, MR titles, or magic words…

Create issues from Slack messages and sync threads

Linear introduced a Slack integration enabling users to create, update, and view Linear issues directly from Slack. The integration supports bidirectional comment syncing between Slack threads and Lin…

Create and link issues directly from Figma

Linear introduced a Figma plugin enabling direct issue creation and linking from Figma designs, with embedded previews in Linear issues. The integration syncs issue status changes bidirectionally and …

Keep a tight feedback loop with customers and streamline bug reports

Linear introduced an integration with Intercom to enable seamless issue creation and tracking from customer conversations. Users can now generate Linear issues directly from Intercom, link existing is…

Build custom dashboards and analytics from issue and project data

Linear introduced a Google Sheets integration that automatically syncs workspace issue and project data hourly, enabling custom dashboards and historical analytics. Admins can connect their Google acc…

Deploy AI teammates inside Linear

Linear introduced six new AI agent integrations enabling direct issue delegation, PR generation, and automated resolution. Agents from Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Factory, Sentry, and Devin now con…

Linear expands GitHub integration with two-way issue sync and PR automation

Linear’s GitHub integration now supports two-way issue sync between Linear and GitHub, enabling bidirectional updates for titles, descriptions, statuses, assignees, labels, and comments. PR linking au…

Linear enhances issue workflow customization with status categories and automation

Linear introduced deeper workflow customization for issue statuses, allowing teams to add, edit, and reorder statuses within predefined categories (Backlog, Unstarted, Started, Completed, Canceled). N…

Linear enhances issue selection and bulk actions with new shortcuts and UI

Linear introduced improved issue selection capabilities, including keyboard shortcuts (X, Shift+click, Cmd/Ctrl+A) and bulk action toolbars for moving, updating, or prioritizing multiple issues. The u…

Linear enhances issue relations with blocking, related, and duplicate flags

Linear introduced improved issue relations with blocking, related, and duplicate flags to help teams track dependencies and blockers. Users can now use keyboard shortcuts and command menus to manage r…

Linear expands display options for issues, projects, and initiatives

Linear introduced expanded display options to customize how issues and projects are grouped, ordered, and displayed across views. Users can now save personal or workspace-wide defaults for layouts, gr…

Linear expands Triage with AI-driven automation and intelligence for issue routing

Linear introduced enhanced Triage features including Triage Intelligence (AI-powered issue analysis and routing), Triage Automations (Linear Agent-based workflows), and Triage Rules (customizable auto…

Linear enhances parent and sub-issues with automation and conversion tools

Linear introduced expanded functionality for parent and sub-issues, including automated status relations (parent auto-close when all sub-issues are done, sub-issue auto-close when parent is done), imp…

Delegate issues to Codex directly from Linear

Linear now allows users to delegate coding tasks to Codex directly from Linear issues. Assigning or mentioning @Codex triggers an AI agent that works in the background, posting progress updates and so…

Turn issues into pull requests with Cursor cloud agents

Linear now integrates with Cursor to allow assigning Linear issues to Cursor cloud agents, which automatically generate pull requests and update issue statuses. Progress is tracked across Linear, Curs…

Turn Linear issues into code with GitHub Copilot coding agent

Linear now allows assigning issues directly to GitHub Copilot’s coding agent, enabling autonomous background code generation from Linear issues. The integration is in public preview and requires confi…

Why OpenAI chose Linear and scaled to 3,000 users

OpenAI adopted Linear to reduce friction in its engineering workflow as it scaled to 3,000 users, replacing fragmented tools and improving cross-team collaboration. The shift emphasized simplicity ove…

How Cursor builds with Linear

Cursor, an AI code editor, uses Linear to manage rapid development cycles where ideas move from Slack to shipped code within days. Linear helps separate critical release-blocking issues from general f…

How Dandelion Chocolate scales craft

Dandelion Chocolate, a San Francisco-based bean-to-bar maker, attributes its growth to preserving craft through meticulous attention to detail, from foil wrapping to small-batch roasting. Their CTO hi…

The coding agent behind 60% of Ramp’s merged PRs

Ramp developed Inspect, an internal AI coding agent handling over 60% of merged PRs, tightly integrated with Linear via its API for agents. The integration provides Inspect with full product context f…

Brex proved Linear’s impact with a data-driven pilot

Brex replaced fragmented tools (Jira, Atlas, Monday.com) with Linear to consolidate their product development into a single 'One Roadmap' system. A pilot in April 2024 proved Linear’s adoption by engi…

How teams at Oscar left one of the world’s most complex Jira instances

Oscar Health, a tech-driven health insurer, migrated over 600 employees from Jira to Linear in a month due to Jira's custom field limits and workflow complexity. The switch eliminated unnecessary cust…

Linear helps Cash App manage aggressive roadmaps

Cash App adopted Linear to centralize software development management across its large platform team, replacing slower tools with faster, low-maintenance workflows. The integration with GitHub and Sla…

How Scale compressed bug resolution time by 52%

Scale AI adopted Linear to streamline cross-team collaboration and bug tracking, replacing a growing ticket backlog. Within three months, one team cut bug resolution time by 52% using Linear’s triage,…

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How we hire at Linear

Linear emphasizes hiring slowly and selectively, prioritizing growth potential over credentials and using paid work trials to assess real-world performance. Their process values craft, judgment, owner…

Meet the teams who build the future

Linear Agent MCP support – Changelog

Linear Agent now supports MCP, enabling external tool integration for broader workflow access. Admins can manage permissions via allowlists and workspace settings. Additionally, Enterprise plans get r…

Output isn’t design

Linear critiques the industry trend of equating design with rapid output generation via AI tools, emphasizing that true design requires deep problem understanding and iterative refinement. The post ar…

Linear for Microsoft Teams – Changelog

Linear introduced 'Linear for Microsoft Teams,' enabling users to mention @Linear in Teams channels to create actionable work or pull Linear data into Teams. Project notifications can now auto-post to…

Pricing discovered for Linear

Pricing updated for Linear: - New tier: Free ($0/mo) - New tier: Basic ($8/mo per user ($7/mo annually, 12% off)) - New tier: Business ($14/mo per user ($12/mo annually, 14% off)) - New tier: Enterpri…

Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’

How we use Linear Agent at Linear

Linear has integrated its AI agent, Linear Agent, deeply into its internal workflows, transforming how customer feedback, feature requests, and development tasks are processed. The most critical chang…

Multi-level sub-teams

Linear has introduced multi-level sub-teams, allowing teams to nest up to five levels deep to mirror organizational structures like divisions, departments, or squads. Sub-teams inherit workflows and s…

Post mortem on Linear security incident on March 24th, 2026

Linear experienced a security incident on March 24, 2026, where a code change inadvertently exposed data from private teams to other workspace members for approximately one hour. The issue stemmed fro…

How to Design for Human-Agent Interaction

The article argues that the unpredictability of AI tools stems not from model limitations but from flawed interface design, particularly the reliance on chat-based interactions. Karri Saarinen, CEO of…

Coinbase’s bet on agent-first development

Coinbase’s engineering team, led by Head of Engineering for Base App Chintan Turakhia, has fundamentally shifted its development workflows to prioritize AI agents over traditional human-driven process…

Web forms for Linear Asks – Changelog

Linear has introduced custom web forms for Linear Asks, expanding intake options beyond Slack and email. Teams can now create dedicated Asks pages with forms tailored to specific request types, such a…