Connecting Your Project Management Tool to LinearB

LinearB integrates with project management tools like Jira and Shortcut to sync project data with related Git activity. This enables Pulse View, which provides real-time insights into task progress, effort estimation, and workflow efficiency.

To get the full value from Pulse View, LinearB requires access to your organization’s project management tool and assignment of a board. Connecting your team’s board allows LinearB to associate branches and pull requests (PRs) with the corresponding tasks, providing better tracking and visibility.

Step 1: Connect Your Project Management Tool

Follow these steps to link your project management tool with LinearB:

1. Log in to LinearB.
2. Navigate to Company Settings > Project Management tab.
3. Click Connect next to your project management tool (Jira or Shortcut).
4. Follow the on-screen authentication steps to grant LinearB access.
5. Once connected, LinearB will sync project data to provide analytics and workflow insights.

Step 2: Assign a Board to Your Team

After connecting the project management tool, you need to assign a board to your team for better task tracking.

1. In Company Settings, select your team from the drop down.
2. Click the Project Management Board tab.
3. Choose the relevant board from the dropdown list.
4. Click Save to confirm the board assignment.

Once assigned, LinearB will cluster Git activity (branches, commits, PRs) around the associated tasks from the board.

Benefits of Connecting Your Board

With an integrated project management tool and assigned board, you can:

• Monitor real-time task status to track progress efficiently.
• Make informed iteration decisions based on effort distribution and bottlenecks.
• Estimate task completion times using data-driven insights.
• Identify context-switching patterns that may impact developer efficiency.

Troubleshooting and Support

If you encounter any issues while connecting your project management tool or assigning a board, reach out to our support team at support@linearb.io.

For more information, check out related articles:

• Connecting Azure Boards to LinearB
• How to Set a Jira Board for Your Team

By following this guide, you’ll optimize LinearB’s Pulse View for improved workflow tracking and project management integration.

Learn more about connecting project management tools and linking them to your teams below:

• Connect LinearB to your Project Management Tool