Create Linear Issues

Learn how to automatically monitor your data pipeline and create Linear issues when dbt™ runs fail in Bolt. This integration helps data teams track and respond to pipeline failures efficiently by connecting Bolt's pipeline monitoring with Linear's issue tracking system.

What You'll Get

When a run fails, Bolt automatically creates a Linear issue containing:

• Schedule name and workspace

• Various Run details to help you debug, like:

  • Run ID with link to Paradime

  • Start and end time

  • Commands executed

  • Branch information

Key Benefits for Data Teams

• Automatic Linear issue creation when dbt™ pipelines fail

• Real-time pipeline monitoring and issue tracking

• Streamlined workflow integration between dbt™ runs and Linear

• Faster response time to pipeline failures

Prerequisites for Linear Integration

• Existing Bolt schedule

• Admin access to Linear

• Linear API Key

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Setup Guide

Set up Linear issue creation for failed runs. Follow the steps below, and watch our interactive tutorial.

Step 1: Gather you Linear Credentials

1. Copy your Linear team name. Find information on Linear Teams.

2. Create a new API key:

   1. Go to Linear's Security & access settings

   2. Create a new API key in Personal API Keys section

   3. Save the API key securely

Step 2: Configure the Webhook

1. In Bolt, navigate to the lefthand panel and click Templates

2. Click Ticketing and use the "Create Linear Issue" template

3. Enter your:

   • Linear Team NameBase URL (example: https://acme.atlassian.net)

   • API Key

4. Click "Connect"

Step 3: Test the Integration

1. Run a Bolt schedule manually that will fail (the webhook only triggers on failed runs).

2. After the run fails, check your Linear project for the new issue

3. Verify the issue contains run failure details