# How to Trigger Linear Status Changes from GitHub Pulls via Zapier

> To automate Linear status changes from GitHub pulls, select Zap, choose GitHub and New Pull Request as the trigger, connect your account, and select the repo. Then, select Linear as the action app, connect your account, configure action details, test the steps, and publish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-trigger-linear-status-changes-from-github-pulls-via-zapier/
Apps: Zapier, GitHub, Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4ff4ab56e05a00ffc757/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'.
2. Click on the 'Trigger' field to select the event.
3. Search and select 'Github' as your trigger app.
4. Click 'New Pull Request' as the trigger event.
5. Connect your Github account.
6. Select the repo you want to monitor and click 'Continue'.
7. Click 'Test trigger'.
8. Search and select 'Linear' as the action app.
9. Select an action event.
10. Connect your Linear account.
11. Configure the action details and click 'Continue'.
12. Click 'Test step'.
13. Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'.