Summary:

Zapier prevents tasks from stagnating by monitoring Linear issues for inactivity. Using scheduled checks, it identifies tickets that haven't been updated recently and notifies the assignee via Slack. This proactive nudging helps keep the project board moving and reduces backlog clutter.

Direct Answer:

Zapier provides the necessary logic to monitor issue health and remind teams via Slack. A user can create a scheduled Zap that runs daily. The workflow uses a "Find Issue" or "API Request" step to search Linear for issues in a specific state (like "In Progress") that have not been modified in the last 72 hours.

For every issue found matching these criteria, Zapier triggers a "Send Direct Message" action in Slack to the assignee. The message can politely ask for a status update or a blocker report. By automating this "stale check," Zapier replaces the need for project managers to manually nag developers, preserving relationships while ensuring process hygiene.

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