Connect Intercom to Linear (OAuth)
Automate workflows between Intercom and Linear (OAuth). No coding required.
What you can automate between Intercom and Linear (OAuth)
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Intercom 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 Intercom changes to Linear (OAuth)
Keep Linear (OAuth) updated when when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Intercom alerts for Linear (OAuth)
Never miss important Linear (OAuth) updates with instant Intercom notifications.
What syncs between Intercom and Linear (OAuth)
Key messages and action items from Intercom automatically create tasks or pages in Linear (OAuth). Turn conversations into trackable work items.
Data from Intercom
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Linear (OAuth)
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
How to connect Intercom to Linear (OAuth)
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Intercom 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 Intercom
Click "Add Connection" and select Intercom from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Intercom'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 intercom 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 Intercom and Linear (OAuth) so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Intercom 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 Intercom and Linear (OAuth)?
Conversations in Intercom 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 Intercom + Linear (OAuth) integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Intercom + Linear (OAuth) integration?
Teams across industries connect Intercom 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 Intercom
Remote teams and project management offices collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Intercom and Linear (OAuth).
How do I connect Intercom to Linear (OAuth)?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Intercom 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 Intercom and Linear (OAuth)?
Popular automations include: create Linear (OAuth) tasks from Intercom messages, post Linear (OAuth) deadline reminders to Intercom channels, update Linear (OAuth) item statuses when Intercom reactions are added, and archive completed Linear (OAuth) tasks in Intercom threads. You can also trigger custom workflows from specific Intercom keywords.
Is the Intercom and Linear (OAuth) integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Intercom-to-Linear (OAuth) workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Intercom data secure when connected to Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Intercom 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 Intercom and Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Intercom or Linear (OAuth). For example, create a workflow where Intercom events update Linear (OAuth), and a separate one where Linear (OAuth) changes sync back to Intercom. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Intercom 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 Intercom and Linear (OAuth), you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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