Connect GitLab to Linear (API key)
Automate workflows between GitLab and Linear (API key). No coding required.
What you can automate between GitLab and Linear (API key)
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitLab and Linear (API key). Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create item when new commit pushed
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when new item created
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when when a new task, page, or item is created.
Sync GitLab changes to Linear (API key)
Keep Linear (API key) updated when when a new pr is opened.
What syncs between GitLab and Linear (API key)
When an event occurs in GitLab, the relevant data is automatically sent to Linear (API key). Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from GitLab
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Linear (API key)
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
How to connect GitLab to Linear (API key)
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active GitLab account with repository access
- An active Linear (API key) account
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate GitLab
Click "Add Connection" and select GitLab from the app directory. You'll be redirected to GitLab's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
Authenticate Linear (API key)
Same process for Linear (API key). Click "Add Connection," select Linear (API key), and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in gitlab or new item created in linear (api key). The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create item in linear (api key). Map the data fields between GitLab and Linear (API key) so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between GitLab and Linear (API key). Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect GitLab and Linear (API key)?
Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When GitLab issues and PRs sync to Linear (API key), product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.
Tips for your GitLab + Linear (API key) integration
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Who uses the GitLab + Linear (API key) integration?
Teams across industries connect GitLab and Linear (API key) to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Linear (API key) for productivity
Project management offices who need real-time data from GitLab
Engineering teams and project management offices collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting GitLab and Linear (API key).
How do I connect GitLab to Linear (API key)?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitLab and Linear (API key) via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between GitLab and Linear (API key)?
Popular automations include: create Linear (API key) tasks from GitLab issues, sync GitLab PR statuses to Linear (API key) items, close Linear (API key) tasks when GitLab issues resolve, and update Linear (API key) sprint boards from GitLab milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.
Is the GitLab and Linear (API key) integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your GitLab-to-Linear (API key) workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitLab data secure when connected to Linear (API key)?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitLab or Linear (API key) passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your developer tools data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between GitLab and Linear (API key)?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitLab or Linear (API key). For example, create a workflow where GitLab events update Linear (API key), and a separate one where Linear (API key) changes sync back to GitLab. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitLab and Linear (API key)?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use GitLab and Linear (API key), you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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