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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Linear Project/Issue Status and End Date to Productboard feature Sync Sync project and issue data between Linear and Productboard to keep teams aligned. This workflow updates Productboard features ...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.lineartrigger, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Romain Jouhannet.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Linear to Productboard feature sync
Workflow name
Linear to Productboard feature sync

Linear Project/Issue Status and End Date to Productboard feature Sync

Sync project and issue data between Linear and Productboard to keep teams aligned. This workflow updates Productboard features with the status and end date from Linear projects or due date from Linear issues. It ensures consistent data and sends a Slack notification whenever changes are made.

Features

  1. Listens for updates in Linear projects/issues.
  2. Maps Linear statuses to Productboard feature statuses.
  3. Updates Productboard feature details including timeframe.
  4. Sends a Slack notification summarizing the updates.

Setup

  1. Linear Credentials: Add your Linear API credentials in n8n.
  2. Productboard Credentials: Configure the Productboard API credentials in n8n.
  3. Linear Projects or Issues: Select the Linear project(s) or Issue(s) you want to monitor for updates.
  4. Productboard Custom Field: Create a custom field in Productboard named "Linear". This field should store the URL of the Linear project or issue you want to sync. Retrieve the UUID of the custom field in Productboard and set it up in the "Get Productboard Feature ID" node.
  5. Slack Notification: Update the Slack node with the desired Slack channel ID.
  6. Activate the Workflow: Enable the workflow to automatically sync data when triggered by updates in Linear.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - get productboard feature id

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 2 - Split Out

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Slack

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 4 - get productboard feature details

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 5 - Core

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - NHI

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Source

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Private Incidents

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Secret detection

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Self-Hosted

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - If linear action is update

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 12 - mapping Linear status to Productboard status

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - ML

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linearTrigger - linearTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Linear URL in productboard Project

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 15 - Linear URL in productboard Issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 16 - Project or Issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 17 - update productboard status & timeframe when Linear Project

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 18 - update productboard status & timeframe when Linear Issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 19 - Project or Issue (2)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 20 - Slack1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 21 - Status or Date changed for Linear Project

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 22 - Status or Date changed for Linear Issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 23 - If match for project

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 24 - If match for issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Linear to Productboard feature sync
Complexity advanced
Nodes 24
Categories Project Management
Author Romain Jouhannet
Published 26 Nov 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2578/2578.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Linear to Productboard feature sync do?

Linear Project/Issue Status and End Date to Productboard feature Sync Sync project and issue data between Linear and Productboard to keep teams aligned. This workflow updates Productboard features ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Project Management use case.