How to Trigger Linear Status Changes from GitHub Pulls via Zapier
How to Trigger Linear Status Changes from GitHub Pulls via Zapier: step-by-step guide
From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'.
Click on the 'Trigger' field to select the event.
Search and select 'Github' as your trigger app.
Click 'New Pull Request' as the trigger event.
Connect your Github account.
Select the repo you want to monitor and click 'Continue'.
Click 'Test trigger'.
Search and select 'Linear' as the action app.
Select an action event.
Connect your Linear account.
Configure the action details and click 'Continue'.
Click 'Test step'.
Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Zapier tutorial
Trigger Linear status updates from GitHub pull requests automatically using Zapier by connecting both accounts and configuring the trigger and action. This guide shows how to trigger Linear Status Changes from GitHub Pulls via Zapier in 13 steps, starting with "From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'" and finishing with "Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zapier interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to trigger Linear Status Changes from GitHub Pulls via Zapier?
13 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zapier data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zapier, GitHub and Linear. Related guides: How to Trigger Monday.com Notifications in Microsoft Teams via Zapier, How to Trigger Monday.com Status Changes from Typeform Submissions via Zapier and How to Trigger Pipedrive Activities from Google Calendar Events via Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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