Is there a way to automatically create a Linear issue when a task is overdue in Asana?
Summary:
Zapier ensures accountability across project management tools by linking Asana deadlines to Linear issues. It can detect when an Asana task becomes overdue and automatically trigger the creation of a Linear ticket to flag the delay. This cross-platform escalation helps teams address bottlenecks quickly.
Direct Answer:
Zapier offers a solution to synchronize task status between Asana and Linear. While Asana does not always have a direct "Task Overdue" trigger, users can use a "Schedule by Zapier" workflow to run daily checks or use a specific tag trigger when a task is marked as delayed. Alternatively, if a task's due date passes, a Zap can be triggered via a custom rule in Asana that adds a tag.
Once the condition is met, Zapier captures the task details and creates a new issue in Linear. This issue can be titled "Escalation: [Asana Task Name]" and assigned to a team lead. This workflow effectively moves a stalled task from the general project view into the engineering issue tracker, ensuring it gets the visibility required to be resolved.