TriggerLinearReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a new Linear cycle starts?

Short answer: Drop the "Linear → New Cycle" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Linear, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 6 Linear triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

New Cycle

When the matching event happens

when cycle createdon cycle creatednew cycle creatednew cyclewatch for cycle createdwhen a new cycle is created in linearcycle added

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "name": "Cycle 1",
  "type": "Cycle",
  "action": "create",
  "number": 1,
  "ends_at": "2026-04-18T10:00:00.000Z",
  "team_id": "team-id",
  "actor_id": "user-id",
  "cycle_id": "c-1",
  "starts_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z",
  "actor_name": "Test",
  "created_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z",
  "actor_email": "t@x.com",
  "occurred_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z",
  "completed_at": null,
  "organization_id": "org"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
name	string	"Cycle 1"
type	string	"Cycle"
action	string	"create"
number	number	1
ends_at	string	"2026-04-18T10:00:00.000Z"
team_id	string	"team-id"
actor_id	string	"user-id"
cycle_id	string	"c-1"
starts_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
actor_name	string	"Test"
created_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
updated_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
actor_email	string	"t@x.com"
occurred_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
completed_at	null	null
organization_id	string	"org"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Cycle.

Add Labels to Message

Gmail · Email

Add Reaction

Slack · Communication

Add Sheet Tab

Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases

Create Company

HubSpot · CRM & Sales

FAQ

Questions about New Cycle.

How does the New Cycle trigger work in Linear?

Fires when a new cycle (sprint) is created in Linear. Use to kick off stand-up bots or to seed a cycle-kickoff doc.

Is the New Cycle trigger real-time?

Yes. New Cycle uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Linear.

What data does New Cycle return?

The full event payload from Linear. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter New Cycle so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Linear admin permissions to use New Cycle?

For most Linear accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Linear plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Linear's docs if the trigger fails to register.