Linear Time Tracking — Use Teetrack Alongside Linear

Q: Does Teetrack have a native Linear integration?

Not currently. Teetrack and Linear work as complementary tools. You track time in Teetrack and manage issues in Linear, using consistent naming and issue IDs to connect the two.

Q: Why not use Linear built-in time estimates?

Linear estimates are designed for planning, not billing. Teetrack provides dedicated features like billable/non-billable status, client-level reporting, and timesheet export.

Q: Can I track time for multiple Linear teams in Teetrack?

Yes. Create a matching project in Teetrack for each Linear team or project and switch between them as you work.

Q: Is this useful for freelancers who bill clients on Linear-managed projects?

Yes. Freelancers and agencies often need professional timesheets that Linear alone cannot generate. Teetrack covers the billing side while Linear drives delivery.

Q: How do I compare cycle estimates with actual hours?

Use Teetrack reports filtered by project to see actual hours per cycle, then compare with your estimates in Linear to calibrate future planning.

Focused time tracking that pairs with your Linear workflow.

Track billable hours in Teetrack while managing issues and cycles in Linear. Run both tools side by side for clean project accounting without slowing down your engineering workflow.

Requirements

A Linear workspace
A Teetrack account
Consistent project naming between both tools for easy cross-referencing

How to Connect

Step 1: Mirror your Linear projects in Teetrack

Create projects in Teetrack that match your Linear teams or projects. Consistent naming makes it easy to attribute tracked time to the right deliverable.

Step 2: Reference Linear issue IDs in time entries

When logging time in Teetrack, include the Linear issue identifier (e.g., ENG-42) in the description so entries stay linked to specific tasks.

Step 3: Track time as you work through your cycle

Use the Teetrack timer or manual entry while working through your Linear backlog. Keep both tools open for quick context switching.

Step 4: Review tracked hours and generate reports

At the end of a cycle or week, filter Teetrack entries by project, verify hours per issue, and export timesheets for billing or internal review.

What you can do

Precise billing for engineering work: Teetrack handles time accuracy and invoicing while Linear manages issues, priorities, and cycles. Each tool stays focused on what it does best.
Link time entries to Linear issues: Include Linear issue identifiers in your Teetrack descriptions to maintain a clear audit trail between hours worked and specific tasks.
Professional timesheets from tracked work: Generate clean timesheets grouped by project or client, showing exactly how development time was spent across deliverables.
Cycle retrospectives with time data: Compare your cycle plan in Linear with actual tracked time in Teetrack to spot estimation gaps and improve future planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Teetrack have a native Linear integration?

Why not use Linear built-in time estimates?

Can I track time for multiple Linear teams in Teetrack?

Is this useful for freelancers who bill clients on Linear-managed projects?

How do I compare cycle estimates with actual hours?

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