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Connect Linear to TestOrchestrator

Link your test cases, test runs, and exploratory sessions to Linear issues — and generate tests straight from a Linear issue — so QA and engineering work from the same source of truth.

Keep testing and issue tracking in one flow

QA teams live in their test cases; engineers live in Linear. When those two stay separate, traceability breaks down — you can't easily tell which tests cover which work, or what a failing run actually relates to.

The Linear integration closes that gap. Connect once, then link test cases, test runs, and exploratory sessions to the Linear issues they relate to — and pull tracked work into TestOrchestrator as draft tests — without leaving your testing workflow.

What you can do with Linear + TestOrchestrator

  • Connect in one click (OAuth). A workspace admin authorizes Linear with OAuth — no API tokens to generate or paste. Tokens refresh automatically, and reconnection is a single step if access ever lapses.
  • Link test artifacts to Linear issues with live search. When you attach an external reference to a test case, run, or session, search your Linear issues by keyword and select the right one — instead of hunting for and pasting an issue key.
  • AI insight on linked issues. Get an auto-generated summary of a linked Linear issue in the context of your testing, so reviewers understand it without opening Linear. Regenerate it any time. (AI feature.)
  • Generate test cases from Linear. From the Linear sidebar, turn a tracked issue into draft test cases in the project you choose — a fast path from requirement to coverage. (AI feature.)
  • Set a default generation project. Pick where sidebar-generated tests land so the flow is one click, not a project picker every time.

How to connect Linear

  1. In TestOrchestrator, open Admin → External references and choose Linear.
  2. Click Connect and authorize via Linear's OAuth screen. (You'll need admin rights in both tools.)
  3. Optionally set a default generation project for tests created from the Linear sidebar.
  4. Start linking issues: when adding an external reference to a test case or run, search Linear and pick the issue.

For step-by-step instructions and screenshots, see the Linear docs. For how external references work in general, see External references.

Why teams connect Linear

  • Traceability without busywork — every test ties back to the issue it covers, so audits and reviews are faster.
  • No context switching — link, read AI insight, and generate tests from where you already work.
  • No tokens to manage — OAuth means no shared API keys to rotate or leak, with automatic token refresh.
  • Tenant-isolated and reversible — your connection is scoped to your workspace and can be disconnected anytime.

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Linear to TestOrchestrator?
A workspace admin connects Linear in one click using OAuth — no API tokens or manual keys to copy. Once connected, the integration is available across your projects, and access tokens refresh automatically so the connection keeps working.
Can I link test cases and test runs to Linear issues?
Yes. When you add an external reference to a test case, test run, or exploratory session, you can search your Linear issues live by keyword and pick the right one — no need to paste an issue key by hand. The link gives you traceability between what you tested and the work it relates to.
What is the AI insight on a linked Linear issue?
When a Linear issue is linked, TestOrchestrator can generate an AI insight that summarizes the issue in the context of your testing, so reviewers get the gist without switching tools. You can regenerate it on demand. AI features are available on plans that include AI capabilities.
Can I generate test cases from a Linear issue?
Yes. From the Linear sidebar you can ask TestOrchestrator to generate test cases for an issue into a chosen project, turning a tracked requirement into draft tests you can refine. This uses AI and is available on plans that include AI capabilities.
Do I need a paid plan to use the Linear integration?
Connecting Linear and linking issues is part of the external-references feature. AI-powered capabilities (issue insight and test-case generation) require a plan that includes AI. See pricing for the current plan details.
Is my Linear data stored or shared across tenants?
No. The connection and any linked-issue data are scoped to your workspace with strict tenant isolation, and you can disconnect Linear at any time, which removes the stored credentials.

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