Unito Two-Way Sync

Linear and Trello Integration: Deep, Bidirectional Sync

Unito's real-time, two-way sync links Trello and Linear with enterprise-grade security, full control, and no coding.

  • 4.5 on G2
  • SOC 2 Type 2

How teams connect Linear and Trello

Pick the setup closest to yours. Each one links cards on your Trello boards to issues in your Linear teams.

  • Issues
    Items sync both ways between Linear and Trello
    Cards

    Send bugs from project teams to engineering

    When a card is found in Trello, create a matching issue in Linear and keep them in sync.

    Comments, description and attachments sync both ways, so engineering gets the full bug report in Linear and the project team reads replies on its Trello card.

  • Issues
    Items sync both ways between Linear and Trello
    Cards

    Show dev progress to project managers

    When an issue is found in Linear, create a matching card in Trello and keep them in sync.

    Due dates and labels update on Trello cards as engineering triages issues in Linear, so project managers see what ships when from the board they plan on.

  • Issues
    Items sync both ways between Linear and Trello
    Cards

    Run shared work across both teams

    When an issue is found in Linear or a card in Trello, create a matching one in the other tool and keep them in sync.

    Due dates and comments sync both ways, so a card added on the Trello board or an issue opened in Linear gives both teams one deadline and one discussion.

See every field Linear and Trello support

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Your Linear-Trello setup in simple steps

Our team works with you to configure your integration needs from start to finish, tailored to your business workflows. Once it's live, Unito keeps everything in sync automatically and your integration stays reliable, simple to adjust and effortless to maintain.

1

Connect your tools

2

Define how data flows

WHEN a task is in Trello
WHERE label equals Push to dev
THEN create matching item in Linear
AND keep them in sync
Add a new action
3

Set flow conditions

Task title Issue/Task
Due date Due date
Comments Comments
Map automatically
4

Review how fields map across tools

Everything Unito syncs between Linear and Trello

Choose which tool creates new items and which way each field syncs, so Trello cards can create Linear issues while comments, description and attachments update both ways. Set rules on field values to decide which cards and issues sync.

Linear

Supported object types

  • Projects
  • Project milestones
  • Issues

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Subtasks
  • Dependencies
  • Hierarchies
  • Rich text

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Blocked by
  • Title
  • Description
  • Status
  • Assignee
  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Labels
  • Blocking
  • Cycle
  • Delegate
  • Estimate
  • Parent issue
  • Project
  • Project milestone
  • Subscribers
  • Team

One-way (read only)

  • Creator
  • Completed at
  • Created at
  • Link to issue

Trello

Supported object types

  • Cards
  • Checklists

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Subtasks

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Title
  • Description
  • Status
  • Due date
  • Due date checkbox
  • Start date
  • Label
  • Attachment
  • Checklist
  • Checklist item completion
  • Comment
  • List
  • Member

One-way (read only)

  • Board name
  • Creator
  • Link to card
  • Updated at

Real-time data sync with full control, no coding required

Custom sync rules

Use intuitive rules (conditions or filters) to determine exactly what data to sync, such as card status, assignee, labels, and more.

Deep field configurability

Configure your data flow field by field. Map any native or custom fields and define flow direction for each.

Full relationship support

Sync hierarchies and related items across tools, keeping linked objects, dependencies, and parent-child relationships fully intact.

Historical data sync

Your sync doesn't rely on live triggers. Unito rules apply to any item in your tools and can also include historical data.

Comment & attachment support

Sync comments across tools with control over private and public visibility, and sync attachments for full visibility.

Live data transformation

Transform data in real time with transformers to combine fields, convert HTML to text, extract values, or apply custom string logic through JSON settings.

Enterprise-grade sync without the complexity

Cross-platform integration at scale usually takes weeks or months to deploy. Unito delivers reliable sync between Trello and Linear with a self-serve setup and field-level configurability.

Abstracted complexity

Connect Trello and Linear with an intuitive, out-of-the-box solution that allows for full configurability of your integration. Unito doesn't require custom logic, scripting, or dev-led setup.
Abstracted complexity

Lower total cost of ownership

Most iPaaS tools drive up cost with long rollouts and heavy upkeep. Unito lowers TCO with fast time to value, and no specialized headcount to maintain or scale integrations.
Lower total cost of ownership

Scalability and resilience

Maintain real-time data consistency across datasets of any size. Unito's auto-scaling, intelligent API throttling and automatic recovery ensure uptime even during peak loads and tool downtimes.
125K work items
in sync
600K500K400K300K200K100K0
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
Roadmap-to-execution sync 22K items in sync
Bug triage & routing 17K items in sync
Sprint & release coordination 10K items in sync
Abstracted complexity
Lower total cost of ownership
125K work items
in sync
600K500K400K300K200K100K0
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
Roadmap-to-execution sync 22K items in sync
Bug triage & routing 17K items in sync
Sprint & release coordination 10K items in sync

Enterprise-grade control and reliability

Unito is designed to meet the highest standards of security and performance.

AICPA SOC 2 for Service Organizations

SOC 2 Type 2 certified

GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act compliance

GDPR and CCPA compliant

  • SSO
  • Secure from end to end
  • Access controls and flow permissions
  • Centralized monitoring tools
  • No data stored by Unito

See how you can sync Trello and Linear with Unito

Book a demo and watch Trello cards become Linear issues in minutes, with updates syncing both ways and no code to maintain.

What to expect

  • A 15-30 min call to assess your workflow and integration needs
  • A solutions overview of Unito’s sync platform
  • Hands-on help to get started and support your evaluation

Frequently asked questions about Linear and Trello

Can a Trello card automatically create a Linear issue?

Yes. With rule-based criteria, a new or updated Trello card that matches your conditions creates a matching Linear issue automatically, and Unito keeps the two in two-way sync from then on.

Will comments stay visible across Trello and Linear?

Yes. Unito syncs comments between Trello cards and Linear issues, and gives you control over public and private visibility so internal notes stay internal while shared context flows both ways.

Does Unito support custom fields and the Linear API?

Yes. Unito works through each tool’s API and lets you map native and custom fields between Trello and Linear, defining the flow direction for each field so your data lands exactly where you want it.

Who maintains the sync, and is it no-code?

Anyone can own it. Unito is fully no-code, so you build and adjust the Trello-Linear sync with rules and field mapping in the UI, with no scripting or developer involvement to set up or maintain.

About Linear

Linear is a modern issue-tracking and project management tool designed for software development teams. It offers fast performance, intuitive workflows, and features like issue tracking, project planning, sprints, and roadmaps. With its minimalistic design and powerful automation, Linear helps teams stay focused, organized, and deliver projects efficiently.

Learn more about Unito's Linear integrations ↗

About Trello

Trello is a task management application designed to make it easier for teams to organize their work in one place. It allows users to create boards with cards containing tasks or objectives which can be organized into columns or lists depending on their project’s needs.

Learn more about Unito's Trello integrations ↗
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