Effortless Bug Reporting: Slack Slash Command to Linear Issue
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Streamline your bug reporting process by instantly creating Linear issues directly from Slack using a simple slash command. This workflow enhances team collaboration by providing immediate feedback and a structured approach to logging defects, saving valuable time for development and QA teams.
About This Workflow
Tired of switching between tools to report a bug? This n8n workflow revolutionizes how your team logs issues by allowing you to create detailed Linear bug tickets directly from a Slack slash command. Simply type /bug [bug description] in Slack, and n8n automatically captures the report, creates a new issue in Linear with a predefined structured template, and sends a confirmation message back to the reporter with a direct link to the new Linear issue. This ensures no detail is missed, fosters clear communication, and keeps your team focused on shipping great products, not on administrative overhead.
Key Features
- Instant Linear Issue Creation: Create a new Linear bug issue with a single Slack slash command.
- Structured Bug Description: Automatically populates the Linear issue with a rich template for description, expected behavior, actual behavior, and reproduction steps.
- Real-time User Feedback: Notifies the bug reporter in Slack with a direct link to the newly created Linear issue, prompting for more details.
- Seamless Integration: Connects your Slack communication hub directly with your Linear issue tracker.
- Customizable Setup: Easily configure your Linear team and label IDs using built-in helper nodes to match your project's needs.
How To Use
To set up this powerful Slack to Linear bug reporting workflow, follow these steps:
- Configure your Slack App:
- Create a new Slack App at
https://api.slack.com/apps. - Under
OAuth & Permissions, add thechat:writescope toBot Token Scopes. - Go to
Slash Commandsand create a new command. Use/bugas the command, and copy theTest URLfrom theBug Webhooknode in n8n into theRequest URLfield. - Install the app to your workspace.
- Create a new Slack App at
- Add Linear Credentials: In n8n, create or select an existing
Linear OAuth2 APIcredential. - Identify Linear IDs: Run the 'Helper nodes' (
Get all linear teamsandGet linear labels for a team) by executing them to easily find your desired LinearteamIdandlabelIds. - Update
Set me upNode: Populate theteamIdandlabelIdsin theSet me upnode with the IDs you obtained from the previous step. - Activate Workflow: Before activating, ensure you replace the
Test URLin your Slack Slash Command configuration with theProduction URLof theBug Webhooknode for your live environment. - Test the Workflow: In Slack, type
/bug [your bug description], and observe the new Linear issue being created and the confirmation message returning in Slack!
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "d8e3216a-a00a-4ec5-a246-c76a0bc14519",
"name": "Effortless Bug Reporting: Slack Slash Command to Linear Issue",
"nodes": 26,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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