How do I integrate Linear API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified Issue Tracking API that makes Linear integration simple. Sign up for free, enable Linear in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their Linear accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What Linear data can I access through Apideck?

Our Linear integration supports 2+ data models including issues, and teams. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all issue tracking platforms.

How does Linear authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles Linear authentication completely. Your users connect their Linear accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement Linear's auth flow yourself.

Does Apideck support Linear webhooks?

Yes, Apideck provides Linear's native webhook events. Our unified webhook system normalizes events across all integrations, so you handle Linear events with the same code you use for other issue tracking platforms.

Why use Apideck instead of Linear's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of Linear's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When Linear updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a Linear integration?

Most developers ship a working Linear integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable Linear, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

Linear Issue Tracking API integration

Build Linear Issue Tracking integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned issue tracking data with Linear and 18+ other apps.

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Integration Guide

How to integrate Linear API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready Linear Issue Tracking API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

Sign up for free and enable Linear in your Apideck dashboard. Configure which issue tracking data your app needs access to.

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No credit card required

Step 02

Connect Linear via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their Linear account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified

Step 03

Start syncing issue tracking data

Make API calls to read and write issue tracking data from Linear. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

Linear API integration code

Integrate Linear with just a few lines of code. Our unified Issue Tracking API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all issue tracking apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with Linear-specific examples

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import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List tickets from Linear
const { data } = await apideck.issue-tracking.ticketsAll({
  serviceId: 'linear'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} tickets`)

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Why integrate Linear with Apideck?

Build a production-ready Linear integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship Linear integration fast

Go live with Linear in days, not months. Our unified Issue Tracking API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

2+ Linear data models

Access 2+ data models for Linear including common business entities. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with Linear using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

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API Resources

Push and pull Linear data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from Linear

Teams

Issue Tracking API

Issues

Issue Tracking API

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Technical Specifications

Linear API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating Linear through our unified Issue Tracking API.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Secure token-based authentication

Data Models

2+ resources

Access 2+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Native webhooks

Real-time data sync on changes

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

Linear direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct Linear API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	Linear format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps

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Common questions about integrating Linear with your application

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