Linear added advanced authentication controls for Plus plan workspaces, allowing administrators to restrict login methods (e.g., require Google sign-in) for better access control. The release also includes multiple improvements: image download/copy options in issue descriptions, OAuth auto-redirect for already-authenticated users, expanded Issue Peek with cycle and labels, mobile layout improvements, and numerous bug fixes across notifications, git branch names, and API behavior.
Authentication restriction options
We've added advanced authentication controls for our customers on the Plus plan. With this feature, workspace administrators can restrict which methods users can use when logging in.
For example, an administrator can now require all members to login through Google in order to access their workspace. This in combination with our support for SAML on the Plus plan makes it easier to control access for larger companies.
New advanced authentication controls are available today on the Linear Plus plan.
Image options
We added options to download and copy image URLs from issue descriptions. This makes it faster to share assets or bug reports with your team. In addition to the new options, we made several small improvements to displaying images, especially larger images in the issue view.
OAuth: Automatically redirect already authenticated users
We updated Linear's OAuth provider to automatically redirect users to the provided location if they have previously approved access for the application with the same permissions (scopes). This makes it easier and less confusing to use Linear OAuth as an authentication method for your application. On each authorization, a new OAuth access token is created. If a user has more than 10 tokens for the same application and permissions, old ones are automatically revoked, so you'll want to update the user with the latest token.
Other fixes and improvements
Issue Peek now includes the issue's cycle and labels. Enable peek mode by pressing Spacewhen browsing issues.
More unicode characters are now supported in suggested git branch names to make it easier to use for non-English speaking users
Roadmap pages now support searching projects with Cmd+f
Draft comments persist even if you reload the page
Added Inbox notifications for issues with due dates
Added support for copying multiple issue IDs if multiple issues are selected
Added new filters: active cycle, next cycle and Roadmap milestone
Currently active team is used for new issues when creating issues from the Inbox
The "Clear notifications" action has been renamed to "delete all notifications" in Inbox
Improved UI for adding custom colors for project icons
Several improvements to mobile-friendly layouts for settings
Downloading desktop application option is now only shown for compatible operating systems
Improved sub-issue and new comment form styling
A link to the issue for deleted Inbox notification is now included in the confirmation toast message
API: projectCreate mutation doesn't require color attribute anymore
Fixed Github pull request linking in certain cases when the reviewer was assigned upon PR creation
Fixed favorites order in command menu
Fixed "active cycle" favorite highlight in the sidebar when viewing the page
Fixed cursor for issue todo lists
Fixes marking notifications as read when issue is being saved or new comments are being added
Fixes to sub-issue ordering when issue is updated
Fixed "Move to top/bottom of board" actions
Fixed label creation in command menu
Fixes to email notification subscriptions
Linear Agent now offers adaptive routing to optimize model selection by task complexity, environment secrets support for secure dependency access, and open-weight model options including GLM. Teams can define custom project labels and statuses, assign project leads, use durable IDs for projects and initiatives, and automate workflows with new team-based triggers for onboarding and reassignment.
Loops, Linear's recurring agent workflows, now respond to more workspace activity including project, initiative, and cycle changes, can edit Linear documents and post updates to Slack. This helps teams automate coordination tasks like updating docs and keeping stakeholders informed when plans change.
Linear now offers a Priority tab that intelligently separates urgent notifications from less critical ones, preventing important items like release-blocking reviews from getting lost. Additionally, document editing is now available on iOS and Android, rich previews render in diffs, draft projects with Linear Agent for planning, and admins can approve third-party app access on paid plans.