Connect Gmail to Linear (OAuth)
Automate workflows between Gmail and Linear (OAuth). No coding required.
What you can automate between Gmail and Linear (OAuth)
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Gmail and Linear (OAuth). Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create item when new message received
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Send message when new item created
Post a message to a channel automatically when when a new task, page, or item is created.
Sync Gmail changes to Linear (OAuth)
Keep Linear (OAuth) updated when when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Gmail alerts for Linear (OAuth)
Never miss important Linear (OAuth) updates with instant Gmail notifications.
What syncs between Gmail and Linear (OAuth)
Key messages and action items from Gmail automatically create tasks or pages in Linear (OAuth). Turn conversations into trackable work items.
Data from Gmail
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Linear (OAuth)
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
How to connect Gmail to Linear (OAuth)
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Gmail account with permission to install apps
- An active Linear (OAuth) 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 Gmail
Click "Add Connection" and select Gmail from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Gmail's authorization page. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Authenticate Linear (OAuth)
Same process for Linear (OAuth). Click "Add Connection," select Linear (OAuth), 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 message received in gmail or new item created in linear (oauth). 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 (oauth). Map the data fields between Gmail and Linear (OAuth) so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Gmail and Linear (OAuth). 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 Gmail and Linear (OAuth)?
Conversations in Gmail create work. Tasks in Linear (OAuth) generate updates. Without automation, your team wastes time relaying information between the two. Connect them and let context flow automatically.
Tips for your Gmail + Linear (OAuth) integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Gmail + Linear (OAuth) integration?
Teams across industries connect Gmail and Linear (OAuth) to streamline their workflows.
Team leads managing multiple channels who rely on Linear (OAuth) for productivity
Project management offices who need real-time data from Gmail
Remote teams and project management offices collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Gmail and Linear (OAuth).
How do I connect Gmail to Linear (OAuth)?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Gmail and Linear (OAuth) via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing communication events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Gmail and Linear (OAuth)?
Popular automations include: create Linear (OAuth) tasks from Gmail messages, post Linear (OAuth) deadline reminders to Gmail channels, update Linear (OAuth) item statuses when Gmail reactions are added, and archive completed Linear (OAuth) tasks in Gmail threads. You can also trigger custom workflows from specific Gmail keywords.
Is the Gmail and Linear (OAuth) integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Gmail-to-Linear (OAuth) workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Gmail data secure when connected to Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Gmail or Linear (OAuth) passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your communication 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 Gmail and Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Gmail or Linear (OAuth). For example, create a workflow where Gmail events update Linear (OAuth), and a separate one where Linear (OAuth) changes sync back to Gmail. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Gmail and Linear (OAuth)?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Gmail and Linear (OAuth), you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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