How to Set Up a Linear Public Board in Minutes

Setting up a Linear public board doesn't have to take long. With the right tool, you can connect your workspace, choose what to show, and share a branded board with users in minutes. Here's the process.

Connect Your Linear Workspace

Start by connecting your Linear workspace. Authorize the integration—most tools use OAuth so you don't share API keys. Once connected, your issues are available to display on a public board.

Choose Which Issues to Show

You don't have to expose everything. Filter by project, label, or status. Show only issues you want users to see—for example, feature requests and bugs in a "Backlog" state. This keeps the board focused and relevant.

Customize the Appearance

Apply your branding. Set colors, fonts, and upload your logo. Pick kanban or list view depending on how you want to present the work. Tools like OpenIssue offer full theme customization so the board matches your product.

Enable Submissions and Voting

Let users submit new issues and vote on existing ones. Submissions create Linear issues automatically. Voting surfaces what matters most. Both features work without extra setup once the board is connected.

Share Your Board

Get a branded public URL with your organization and board name. Share the link in your app, docs, or support flows. Generate a QR code for events or packaging. Turn on email notifications so subscribers get updates when issues change.