Frequently asked questions

What is EchoDrift?

EchoDrift is a powerful toolkit built on top of Linear, offering additional features and automations to enhance project management and streamline the issue-tracking process.

Why EchoDrift?

EchoDrift was created to supercharge your Linear experience by adding powerful tools and automations that streamline project management. While Linear provides an excellent foundation for issue tracking, EchoDrift enhances it with features like recurring issues, and automations. Whether you're managing a small team or overseeing large projects, EchoDrift helps you save time, and reduce manual tasks, all while seamlessly integrating with the platform you already love.

How does EchoDrift integrate with Linear?

EchoDrift integrates with Linear via the Linear API, ensuring a seamless connection between the two platforms. The integration is activated when one or more Linear users sign in to EchoDrift and configure features like recurring issues and automations.

What are the key features of EchoDrift?

EchoDrift offers a range of powerful features including:

  • Recurring Issues: Create automated recurring issues to ensure regular tasks are never missed.
  • Automations
    • Automatically change the status to In Progress: When any issue within a project is moved to the started or completed status, EchoDrift automatically updates the project’s status to In Progress.
    • Automatically change the status to completed: When all issues in a project are marked as completed, this automation updates the project’s status to Completed.
    • Automatically change the status to Backlog: When all issues in a project are moved to the Backlog state, EchoDrift updates the project’s status to Backlog.
    • Automatically assign issues: Automatically assigns unassigned issues to the user who moves the issue to a started or completed status.
    • Automatically add labels: Automatically adds labels to issues when re mentioned.
    • Automatically move sub-issues to backlog: Automatically moves unstarted sub-issues to the backlog when the parent issue is moved to the backlog.

Who can benefit from using EchoDrift?

Teams and organizations that already use Linear for issue tracking and project management will benefit from EchoDrift, as it adds powerful tools and automations that save time and improve productivity.

What is the pricing for EchoDrift?

Currently, EchoDrift is free to use while it's in beta. This allows you to explore and utilize all features without any cost. Once EchoDrift moves out of beta, it will transition to a paid model. Pricing details will be provided closer to the official release, ensuring you have ample time to decide on the best plan for your needs.

How do I create a Recurring Issue in EchoDrift?

Creating a Recurring Issue in EchoDrift is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps:

  1. Sign in: Log into your EchoDrift account.
  2. Go to Recurring Issues: Navigate to the "Recurring Issues" section from the menu.
  3. Click on "New Recurring Issue": Select the option to create a new recurring issue.
  4. Fill the Form: Enter the necessary details for the issue, including:
    • Title: Give your issue a clear, descriptive title.
    • Description: Provide any relevant details or instructions.
    • Team: Assign the issue to the appropriate team.
    • Project: Link the issue to a specific project.
    • State: Set the state of the issue (e.g., Backlog, In Progress).
    • Schedule: Define how often the issue should recur. Options include:
      • Daily
      • Weekly
      • Monthly
      • Yearly
      • Custom: Set a custom recurrence schedule that fits your needs.

Once you’ve filled in all the details, save the recurring issue, and it will automatically generate according to the schedule you’ve set.

How do I enable Automations in EchoDrift?

By default, automations in EchoDrift are disabled. To enable and configure them, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in: Log into your EchoDrift account.
  2. Go to Automations section: Navigate to the "Automations" section from the menu.
  3. Enable and Configure: Browse through the list of available automations. Enable the desired automation by toggling it on, and then configure its settings according to your needs.

Once enabled, these automations will run automatically, helping streamline your project management tasks.