Project Management

Chrono + Linear

Without changing your Linear workflow, Chrono derives time data from Linear issue activity and categorizes work for you and your team.

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Streamline your workflow with Linear integration

Automatic time capture

Time entries are created from issue activity — status changes, assignments, and cycle work. No timers, no manual entry.

Resource allocation visibility

See how resources are allocated across initiatives like Linear projects and cycles, with daily categorized timesheets for your entire team.

Zero configuration

Connect Linear once and Chrono starts tracking time for all users immediately. No extra setup required.

Works even better together. Combine with Google Calendar, Outlook, Slack, or Teams for a complete picture of your team's time.

How Linear data supports SR&ED claims

SR&ED claims require contemporaneous records showing how your team's time was spent on qualifying R&D activities. Data from Linear — captured and categorized by Chrono — becomes that record. The CRA accepts time logs derived from project management and collaboration tools as supporting documentation, provided they're organized by project, activity, and date. Chrono does that organization automatically, so your Linear activity feeds directly into audit-ready SR&ED documentation.

Common questions about the Linear integration

Do I need to install anything to connect Linear?

Nothing to install. The connection uses OAuth authorization — you grant Chrono read access through Linear's own permissions dialog. Your credentials never pass through Chrono's servers.

Does the Linear integration change how my team works?

No. Your team keeps using Linear exactly as they do now. Chrono reads activity data in the background and builds timesheets from it. No new tools, no new habits required.

How quickly does Chrono start generating timesheets after I connect Linear?

Chrono begins capturing data the day you connect. Most teams see their first timesheets within 24 hours. The integration becomes more accurate over the first few days as Chrono builds a pattern of your team's activity.

Is the Linear integration included in the free plan?

Yes. All integrations are included in Chrono's free plan. There's no limit on the number of tools you connect, and no integration costs extra.