Overview
What Gets Indexed
| Source | Content |
|---|---|
| Issues | Issue title, description, status, priority, assignee, labels, and comments |
| Projects | Project name, description, and project updates |
| Documents | Document title and content |
How It Works
- You create a Linear API key with read access
- The connector syncs issues, projects, and documents from your workspace
- Optionally filter by specific teams using team keys
- Team-based permissions ensure users only see content from teams they belong to
The connector uses read-only access. Omni cannot create, modify, or delete any content in your Linear workspace.
Prerequisites
Before setting up the Linear connector, ensure you have:- Linear account with permission to create API keys
- Omni deployment with the Linear connector service running
Setup
Step 1: Create a Linear API Key
- Go to Linear Settings
- Click Create key under Personal API keys
- Give the key a label (e.g., “Omni Search”)
- Copy the generated API key
Step 2: Connect in Omni
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations in Omni
- Find Linear and click Connect
- Enter your API key
- Optionally enter team keys to limit syncing to specific teams (comma-separated)
- Click Connect
- Click Sync Now to start the initial sync
Your Linear connector is now configured. Initial indexing may take a while depending on the amount of content in your workspace.
Managing the Integration
Viewing Sync Status
Navigate to Settings → Integrations to view the sync status for each source directly on the list, including last sync time, number of indexed items, and any errors. Click Configure on a source for more details.Sync Modes
The Linear connector supports two sync modes:| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Full | Syncs all issues, projects, and documents (used for initial sync) |
| Incremental | Syncs only items modified since last sync (used for updates) |
Team Filtering
To limit syncing to specific teams, provide team keys during setup. Team keys are the short identifiers visible in your Linear URLs (e.g., the “ENG” in ENG-123).Removing the Integration
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations
- Click Configure against the Linear source
- Click Delete Permanently
- Optionally, revoke the API key from your Linear settings
Troubleshooting
Issues not appearing in search
Issues not appearing in search
Common causes:
- Team filtering is excluding the relevant team
- Sync has not completed yet
- Team permissions don’t allow the user to see results
API key validation failed
API key validation failed
The token may be expired or revoked.Solution:
- Go to Linear Settings
- Regenerate your API key
- Update the key in Omni via Settings → Integrations → Linear
- Restart the Linear connector service
Rate limiting errors
Rate limiting errors
Linear has API rate limits. The connector handles these automatically with backoff.Solution: Wait for the connector to retry. For large workspaces, initial sync may take longer due to rate limits.
Security Considerations
- Read-only access: The API key only has read permissions
- Team-based permissions: Users only see content from teams they belong to in Linear
- Token security: API keys should be treated like passwords
- Encrypted storage: Credentials are encrypted at rest in Omni
What’s Next
Search Your Data
Learn how to search across Linear issues and documents
AI Assistant
Ask questions about your Linear projects and issues
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