The Ultimate Public Linear Board Launch Checklist
•OpenIssue Team
You've decided to set up a public Linear board. Before you share the link, run through this checklist to make sure everything is ready.
Issue Curation
- Review every issue that will appear on the board
- Remove sensitive details from titles and descriptions
- Write descriptions from the user's perspective, not internal jargon
- Check that workflow states make sense publicly (rename "Triage" to something users understand)
- Verify that no private projects are accidentally exposed
Your public Linear board is only as good as the issues on it. Spend time curating before launch.
Branding and Appearance
- Upload your logo
- Set brand colors that match your product
- Choose fonts that feel consistent with your site
- Pick kanban or list view based on your content
- Set a branded URL slug (e.g.,
yourcompany/feedback) - Consider a custom domain (e.g.,
feedback.yourcompany.com)
First impressions matter. A public Linear board that looks like your product builds trust instantly.
Submissions and Voting
- Enable issue submissions so users can report bugs and request features
- Enable community voting so users can upvote priorities
- Test the submission flow—submit a test issue and verify it appears in Linear
- Check that votes display correctly on the board
Notifications
- Enable email notifications for issue updates
- Test the notification flow—update an issue in Linear and verify the email
- Set up notifications for new submissions so your team responds promptly
Integration Check
- Confirm real-time sync—change an issue status in Linear and verify it updates on the board
- Test replying to a user from Linear and confirm they receive the response
- Verify that file attachments display correctly if enabled
Distribution Plan
- Add a link to the board in your app navigation
- Link from your documentation
- Add to your marketing site footer
- Prepare a social media announcement
- Generate a QR code if you have physical touchpoints
- Brief your support team so they can direct users to the board
Post-Launch
- Monitor submissions for the first week
- Respond to early submissions quickly to set expectations
- Review voting patterns after 30 days to validate priorities
- Expand the set of public issues as you get comfortable