Linear

What is Linear?

Linear is a purpose-built product management and issue tracking platform designed for modern development teams. It combines a clean, intuitive interface with powerful capabilities for streamlining the entire development cycle—from roadmap planning through product release. Linear enables product managers, designers, and engineers to work collaboratively, manage projects efficiently, and maintain clear visibility into progress without the complexity and overhead of traditional project management tools. The platform is engineered for speed and efficiency, featuring keyboard-first workflows, real-time collaboration, and automation capabilities that eliminate manual busywork. With comprehensive integrations and support for teams of all sizes, Linear has become a preferred tool for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises seeking a streamlined alternative to heavyweight solutions.

Key Features

• Fast Issue Tracking

  Create, organize, and resolve issues in seconds with keyboard shortcuts, inline editing, and powerful filters. Automatically track bugs, feature requests, and tasks with custom workflows and status management.

• Project & Roadmap Planning

  Define product direction with initiatives, milestones, and custom roadmaps. Align teams around unified timelines and track progress across projects with visual planning tools and live status updates.

• Cycle & Sprint Management

  Organize work into focused cycles to build momentum and maintain team productivity. Manage backlogs, prioritize tasks intelligently, and break projects into concrete phases for better execution.

• Intelligent Automation & Insights

  Streamline workflows with automated issue assignments, status triggers, and dependency management. Access real-time analytics and performance dashboards to track scope, velocity, and progress across teams.

• Seamless Integrations

  Connect with 100+ tools including GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma, Jira, and more. Synchronize workflows and maintain alignment across your entire development stack without leaving Linear.

• Mobile & Remote Access

  Move product work forward from anywhere with Linear Mobile. Full access to issues, projects, and collaboration features on iOS and Android for distributed teams.

Use Cases

• Software Development Teams : Track bugs and feature requests across the development lifecycle. Link code repositories, automate status updates on pull requests, and maintain clear issue ownership for faster shipping.
• Product Management : Plan sprints, prioritize features, and manage roadmaps with visibility into team capacity and progress. Align stakeholders around priorities and communicate project health through built-in updates.
• Customer Support Integration : Convert customer-reported issues into actionable Linear tasks. Automatically track recurring bugs and ensure support feedback flows directly into the development workflow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Enable designers, engineers, and product managers to work together seamlessly. Link design files from Figma, discuss issues in context, and maintain a single source of truth for project specifications.
• Startup & Scale-up Operations : Ship faster with minimal process overhead. Ideal for lean teams that need powerful project management without complex configuration or steep learning curves.

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