Linear now integrates with Front to create and link issues from conversations, similar to Zendesk and Intercom. Additionally, a new universal links feature lets users open links in the desktop app automatically instead of the browser, along with numerous UX improvements and bug fixes across the platform.
Front integration
We're excited to add Front integration to Linear. Similar to our Zendesk and Intercom integrations, this lets you create or link existing Linear issues from Front conversations. If you've set up Triage for your team, then issues created in Front will show up there for your team to review and prioritize. From Front you can view more information about linked issues such as the assignee, status, and priority. We also re-open archived conversations when linked issues have been marked as completed or canceled.
The integration is build using Front's new Links API which adds Linear links directly into Front's conversation interface. Link one or multiple issues directly from the Linear integration in the Front app sidebar or from a Linear issue by adding the conversation URL. Enable the feature in workspace settings.
Universal links
We're rolling out a new change that will allow you to choose to have links open in the desktop app automatically instead of opening them in your default browser. Keep an eye out for the in-app prompt to remember this setting! The preference call also be toggled under account preferences.
Fixes and improvements
Up arrow key in comments now allows editing the previous comment
The vertical line to Today on Roadmap now slowly moves as time flows
Issue suggestions with # in the editor are now smarter and easier to use
Fixed an issue that would incorrectly calculate the end-time of cycles in certain timezones during the switch from daylight saving time to winter time
Fixed a bug where the auto-close issues settings couldn't be disabled
Updated design of popovers for related issues
Pressing Enter after : no longer always inserts an emoji 😅
Cycle indicators in issues no longer treat years as cycle numbers
Inline filtering of boards and views now persists between reloads and page transitions
Pressing Enter on a check-boxed command menu item will now de-select the item instead of closing the menu if the item hasn't previously been toggled using space
The integration from which someone created the issue is now displayed in the issue history alongside the issue creator
Project documents now display the last user that edited them
Improved the way sub-actions are displayed in the command menu when searching for actions
Fixed a bug where shortcuts wouldn't work after clicking a favorite link
Menus now always open sub-actions in place, instead of in the big command menu
Improved matching when searching for filter options
Fixed erroneous matching of URLs to issue identifiers in issue descriptions and comments
All filter options are now searchable in the new filters menu
Restored Escape to cancel editing issues
Improved performance of the new filter UI on large views
Current assignee name is now shown on tooltip within Issue rows
Fixed posting of linkbacks to GitLab merge requests
Fixed bug in timestamps that could display "0y ago"
[API] Fixed a bug that caused OAuth application webhooks to not update properly
[API] Optimized the execution of more complicated queries leading to faster GraphQL queries
[API] Many endpoints now validate for null values in inputs instead of responding with an internal server error
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.