How to connect Linear and Microsoft Excel
Create a New Scenario to Connect Linear and Microsoft Excel
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 Microsoft Excel will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Linear or Microsoft Excel, 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 Microsoft Excel Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Linear node, select Microsoft Excel from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Microsoft Excel.


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Authenticate Microsoft Excel
Now, click the Microsoft Excel node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Microsoft Excel settings. Authentication allows you to use Microsoft Excel through Latenode.
Configure the Linear and Microsoft Excel 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 Microsoft Excel 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, Microsoft Excel, 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 Microsoft Excel integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Linear and Microsoft Excel (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 Microsoft Excel
Linear + Microsoft Excel + Slack: When a Linear issue is updated, the details, including resolution time, are added as a new row in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. If the resolution time exceeds a specified threshold, a notification is sent to a designated Slack channel.
Microsoft Excel + Jira + Linear: When a new row is added to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, this flow searches for a matching Jira issue. If a match is found, the flow updates a corresponding Linear ticket with relevant data from the Excel row.
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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 Microsoft Excel
Automate Excel tasks within Latenode workflows. Read, update, or create spreadsheets directly. Use Excel data to trigger actions in other apps, generate reports, or update databases. No manual data entry; improve accuracy and save time by connecting Excel to other systems via Latenode's visual interface.
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FAQ Linear and Microsoft Excel
How can I connect my Linear account to Microsoft Excel using Latenode?
To connect your Linear account to Microsoft Excel 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 Microsoft Excel accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Excel with new Linear issues?
Yes, you can! Latenode's real-time triggers ensure your Excel sheets are always up-to-date when new issues are created in Linear. Keep stakeholders informed with zero manual effort.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Linear with Microsoft Excel?
Integrating Linear with Microsoft Excel allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Export Linear issue data to Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Automatically create new rows in Excel when new Linear issues are created.
- Import data from Excel to create new Linear issues in bulk.
- Update Linear issues based on data changes in Microsoft Excel.
- Sync issue statuses from Linear to Excel for progress tracking.
How does Latenode handle large datasets when syncing Linear with Excel?
Latenode is designed to handle large datasets efficiently, using optimized data processing and scalable infrastructure. Never worry about performance bottlenecks!
Are there any limitations to the Linear and Microsoft Excel integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex Excel formulas might require custom JavaScript functions.
- Extremely large Excel files may impact performance.
- Rate limits on the Linear API can affect data synchronization frequency.