Linear

Linear is a project and issue tracking system that helps high-impact product teams streamline issues, sprints, and product roadmaps. Learn more at www.linear.app.

Generate an API key

First, you'll need to generate a Linear API key.

1. Navigate to Security & access in your Linear settings, then in the "Personal API keys" section, click New API key.

2. Provide a name for your key (eg. "Violet integration"), then confirm Read and Write permissions.

   1. You can also keep this set to the default Full Access - Violet does not access any admin-only features.

3. [Optional] Select specific teams that should be accessible by this key.

4. Click Create, and copy the key that appears. Note, you won't be able to access this key again (but you can always create another one).

Connect Linear in Violet

1. In Violet (or VioletGov), navigate to Integrations and click to add a new integration.

2. Select Linear

[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create restricted permissions to users or groups:

1. Enter your API Key and click Connect

2. Once connected, configure your integration (optional), then click Create. You're done!