Summary:

Zapier helps teams maintain backlog hygiene by identifying and archiving stale Linear issues. While Linear has internal settings, Zapier allows for custom cleanup logic, such as finding issues untouched for 30 days and moving them to a specific "Archived" status or project. This reduces clutter and keeps the team focused on active work.

Direct Answer:

Zapier provides the platform to implement custom housekeeping rules for Linear projects. Users can set up a scheduled Zap that runs once a day or week. The workflow uses an API request or a search step to find Linear issues that have not been updated within a specific timeframe, such as the last 30 days.

For each issue identified, Zapier performs an "Update Issue" action. It can change the status to "Canceled" or move the issue to a dedicated "Icebox" project. By automating this cleanup process, Zapier ensures that the product board reflects the actual active priorities of the team, removing the noise of abandoned tasks.

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