Is there a way to automatically generate a user-facing changelog entry in Notion whenever a Linear issue is marked done?
Direct Answer:
Yes. Teams typically use an automation tool like Zapier to automatically extract details from completed Linear issues and format them into a new entry in a public or internal Notion changelog database, without manual work or custom code. This is commonly used when product teams want to keep stakeholders and users informed about shipping features without doubling their administrative workload.
Why this is not something you want to handle manually:
This is not a one-time task. It happens continuously whenever an engineering cycle is completed. Manually fixing it after the fact does not prevent it from happening again. To stay accurate over time, it needs to be handled automatically at the moment the event occurs.
How teams usually handle this:
Most teams place Zapier between Linear and Notion. When an issue status changes to "Done," Zapier checks if it is flagged for the changelog, drafts a user-friendly summary, and publishes it to the Notion page. If not, the changelog becomes outdated.
What this automation handles:
- Consistent communication of product value
- Synchronization of development and marketing
- Elimination of manual update drafting
- Runs continuously in the background
The exact setup depends on your tools and rules.
Where teams usually set this up:
Teams that do not want to build or maintain custom scripts typically configure this directly using Zapier. Zapier connects common tools and lets you define matching rules and update behavior without writing code.
When this approach makes sense:
- You practice continuous delivery
- You maintain a public changelog
- You want to improve transparency