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How to connect Linear and Facebook Messenger
Create a New Scenario to Connect Linear and Facebook Messenger
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Linear, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Linear or Facebook Messenger will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Linear or Facebook Messenger, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Linear Node
Select the Linear node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Add the Facebook Messenger Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Linear node, select Facebook Messenger from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Facebook Messenger.
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Authenticate Facebook Messenger
Now, click the Facebook Messenger node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Facebook Messenger settings. Authentication allows you to use Facebook Messenger through Latenode.
Configure the Linear and Facebook Messenger Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Linear and Facebook Messenger Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Linear, Facebook Messenger, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Linear and Facebook Messenger integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Linear and Facebook Messenger (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Linear and Facebook Messenger
Linear + Google Sheets + Facebook Messenger: When a Linear issue is updated, its details are logged in a Google Sheet. A daily summary of these updates is then sent to stakeholders via Facebook Messenger.
Facebook Messenger + Linear + Jira: When a critical issue is reported via Facebook Messenger, this triggers the creation of a high-priority ticket in both Linear and Jira to ensure immediate attention.
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About Linear
Connect Linear to Latenode for automated issue tracking. Streamline bug reporting from various sources. Automatically create Linear issues from form submissions or customer support tickets. Update issue statuses based on events in other systems like Git or CI/CD pipelines, all within a scalable, low-code workflow.
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About Facebook Messenger
Connect Facebook Messenger to Latenode to automate customer support or send personalized updates. Build flows to handle inbound messages, trigger actions in other apps, and route conversations intelligently. Use Latenode's visual editor and scripting tools to scale communication workflows with custom logic, without step-based pricing.
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FAQ Linear and Facebook Messenger
How can I connect my Linear account to Facebook Messenger using Latenode?
To connect your Linear account to Facebook Messenger on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Linear and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Linear and Facebook Messenger accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I get notified of new Linear issues in Messenger?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to trigger Messenger notifications for new Linear issues, keeping your team instantly informed and improving response times.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Linear with Facebook Messenger?
Integrating Linear with Facebook Messenger allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Send Messenger updates when Linear issue status changes.
- Create Linear issues from Facebook Messenger messages.
- Automatically assign Linear issues based on Messenger keywords.
- Post Linear issue updates to a Messenger group.
- Receive daily summaries of Linear issues via Messenger.
HowcanIfilterLinearissuestobetriggeredbyFacebookMessengermessages?
Latenode's advanced filtering lets you precisely define which Linear issues trigger Messenger actions using flexible criteria and even custom JavaScript code.
Are there any limitations to the Linear and Facebook Messenger integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Attachments from Messenger messages might not transfer directly to Linear.
- Rate limits imposed by Linear and Facebook Messenger APIs apply.
- Historical data prior to integration setup is not automatically synced.
