Linear Project Status and End Date to Productboard feature Sync

For Productboard, this automated workflow syncs project status and timelines from Linear, ensuring real-time updates. It enhances team communication by notifying Slack channels of changes, improving project tracking and collaboration. With 17 integrated nodes, it efficiently manages project data, reducing manual effort and ensuring accuracy in status reporting.

7/8/2025
17 nodes
Complex
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Categories:
Communication & MessagingComplex WorkflowManual Triggered
Integrations:
SplitOutSlackLinearTriggerSticky Note

Target Audience

This workflow is designed for product managers, project coordinators, and development teams who utilize Linear and Productboard for project tracking and feature management. It suits those who need to automate updates between these platforms, ensuring real-time synchronization of project statuses and timelines.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of keeping project statuses and timelines in sync between Linear and Productboard. By automating the update process, it eliminates the need for manual entry, reduces the risk of errors, and ensures that all stakeholders are informed of the latest developments. This leads to improved collaboration and efficiency in managing product features.

Workflow Steps

  • Trigger: The workflow is manually triggered when a project in Linear is updated.
    2. Extract Linear Project Data: It retrieves essential information such as the project URL, ID, status, start date, and target date from Linear.
    3. Fetch Productboard Feature ID: The workflow makes an API call to Productboard to fetch the feature ID associated with a custom field value.
    4. Map Status: It maps the Linear project status to the corresponding Productboard status using a predefined mapping logic.
    5. Update Productboard: If there are changes in status or timeframe, it sends a PATCH request to update the feature status and timeframe in Productboard.
    6. Notify via Slack: Finally, it sends a notification to a designated Slack channel, summarizing the updates made to the project, including the status and relevant dates.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the Linear Trigger: Change the webhook settings to trigger on different events or projects.
    - Editing the Mapping Logic: Adjust the mapping between Linear and Productboard statuses according to specific organizational needs.
    - Updating API Endpoints: If the API structure of Productboard changes, users will need to update the API calls accordingly.
    - Changing Slack Notification Details: Tailor the Slack message format to include additional project details or change the notification channel.