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Mastering GitHub and Linear Integrations in Your Browser

Integrations• By Headstart Team

The modern software development lifecycle is fragmented. You write code in your IDE, track progress in Linear, and review pull requests in GitHub. Keeping these tools synchronized in your head is exhausting. What if your browser could do it for you?

The Power of the Unified Dashboard

Headstart offers native GitHub integration and Linear integration, transforming your new tab page into an operational dashboard. You no longer have to open five different tabs just to figure out what you should be working on today.

GitHub: Pull Requests at a Glance

Our GitHub integration surfaces critical information directly on your start page:

  • See all PRs assigned to you for review.
  • Monitor the CI/CD status of your open PRs (passed, failed, pending).
  • Track unread comments and requested changes without navigating the GitHub UI.

Linear: Sprint Visibility

Linear is fast, but jumping between your browser and the Linear app still takes time. With Headstart's Linear integration:

  • View your active and upcoming issues assigned to the current cycle.
  • Update issue statuses (e.g., from "In Progress" to "In Review") directly from the command palette.
  • Create new bugs or tickets on the fly without breaking your flow.

The End of the "Focus Tax"

By bringing GitHub and Linear data directly to the surface, you eliminate the "focus tax" paid every time you switch contexts. You open a new tab, see exactly what needs your attention, and get right back to work.

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