Planning poker sessions just got a major upgrade for Linear users! If you're tired of manually copying story points from your planning sessions back to Linear, or struggling to keep your team's estimates in sync with your actual issues, I've got some exciting news for you.
The Problem Every Agile Team Faces
We've all been there: you run a fantastic planning poker session, get great estimates from the team, and then... someone has to manually update every single issue in Linear. It's tedious, error-prone, and honestly, a bit soul-crushing when you're dealing with large backlogs.
What if I told you there's a way to make this entire process seamless, automated, and actually enjoyable?
Meet the Integration
Kollabe's Planning Poker integration with Linear has completely transformed how teams handle sprint planning. This isn't just another basic integration – it's a full-featured solution that bridges the gap between collaborative estimation and issue management.
What Makes This Integration Special?
🔍 Smart Search & Filtering
Gone are the days of manually creating cards for every issue. You can:
- Search your Linear issues directly within the planning session
- Filter by project, cycle, status, labels, or assignee
- Import exactly the issues you need with a few clicks
- Pull in your current or upcoming sprint in seconds
🎯 Automatic Estimate Syncing
This is where things get really exciting. The integration uses your team's configured estimation scale in Linear:
- Estimates sync back using the exact scale your team already uses
- No manual mapping or configuration required
- Support for whatever estimation approach your team prefers
⚡ Real-Time Automatic Syncing
Here's the magic moment: when your team reaches consensus and reveals the votes, the winning estimate automatically syncs back to Linear. No manual copying, no forgotten updates, no discrepancies between your planning session and your backlog.
You'll even see a visual indicator confirming the sync was successful – it's those little touches that make the experience feel polished and reliable.
🔄 Full Workflow Integration
But wait, there's more. The Linear integration extends to retrospectives too:
- Export action items from retros directly to Linear with one click
- Those exported issues can then be imported into your next planning poker session
- Your agile ceremonies actually feed into each other now
The Developer Experience You've Been Waiting For
Setting up this integration takes minutes, not hours. The OAuth flow is smooth, the interface is intuitive, and the whole experience feels like it was built by developers who actually use planning poker regularly.
Linear is built for modern software teams who value speed and simplicity. This integration matches that philosophy perfectly.
Real Impact on Team Productivity
Since implementing this integration, teams report:
- 50% reduction in time spent on administrative tasks after planning sessions
- Zero estimation discrepancies between planning sessions and Linear
- Higher team engagement during planning (no one's worried about the manual cleanup afterward)
- Better sprint tracking with estimates that actually reflect team consensus
Getting Started
The setup process is refreshingly straightforward:
- Connect your Linear account through secure OAuth
- Select your team to configure the estimation scale
- Search and import issues using the built-in filters
- Start planning – estimates sync automatically!
Why This Matters for Modern Development Teams
In an era where developer experience and team efficiency are paramount, tools like this represent the evolution of agile practices. We're moving beyond "good enough" integrations toward solutions that genuinely enhance how teams work together.
This integration doesn't just solve a technical problem – it removes friction from one of the most important collaborative activities in software development.
Try It Yourself
Ready to experience planning poker the way it should be? Check out the detailed setup guide and see how this integration can transform your team's sprint planning process.
Your future self (and your team) will thank you for making the switch to automated, seamless planning poker sessions.
Have you tried this integration? What's been your experience with planning poker tools? Drop a comment below – I'd love to hear how different teams are approaching sprint planning in 2026!
Top comments (2)
We've been doing this the hard way! This planning poker linear integration is going to be super useful
Going to give this a shot!