What is Cloudback for Linear?

Cloudback for Linear is a dedicated backup solution that automatically captures and preserves your entire Linear workspace. It takes daily, snapshot-based backups covering 23 data categories—including issues, projects, cycles, documents, comments, attachments, embedded files, and the full workspace structure. Each backup is stored as a password-protected, AES-256-encrypted ZIP archive containing JSON files, and you can restore any backup into a new target workspace in dependency order. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and optional customer-managed encryption keys (RSA Lockbox), Cloudback provides enterprise-grade protection for your Linear data.

Who it's for

• Linear power users who rely on the platform for daily project management and need a safety net against accidental deletions or data corruption.
• Engineering teams that manage complex workflows across issues, cycles, and documents and require a reliable, automated backup with fast restore capabilities.
• Compliance-conscious organizations that must meet regulatory standards and want SOC 2-compliant backups with audit logs and regional storage options.

Key features

Automated daily backups

Cloudback runs on a schedule you define, capturing your entire Linear workspace automatically. You set the retention policy and storage destination, and the system handles the rest—no manual intervention needed.

Full Linear data coverage

The backup includes 23 data categories: issues, comments, attachments, embedded files, projects, project updates, initiatives, milestones, cycles, documents, custom views, teams, labels, templates, users, external users, settings, and workflow states. Every archive is a complete snapshot of your workspace.

Dependency-ordered restore

When restoring, Cloudback rebuilds your workspace in the correct dependency order. You can restore into a new target workspace, ensuring your data lands exactly where you need it without conflicts.

Enterprise security and compliance

All backups are encrypted with AES-256 and password-protected. You can optionally bring your own encryption keys via RSA Lockbox. Cloudback is SOC 2 Type II compliant and supports regional storage for regulatory requirements.

What stands out

"Your ZIP archive contains a full snapshot of your Linear workspace stored as JSON files — issues, projects, documents, initiatives, cycles, and all associated metadata."

This one-liner captures Cloudback's core value: it doesn't just back up a few fields—it preserves the entire workspace structure and all related metadata. The JSON format makes the data portable and inspectable, while the password-protected encryption ensures only authorized parties can access it. Combined with the ability to restore into a new workspace, this gives teams complete control over their Linear data, whether for disaster recovery, migration, or compliance audits.

Worth checking out if…

You manage a Linear workspace with multiple projects, cycles, and documents and want automated, encrypted backups that cover every data category. Cloudback is especially valuable for teams that need SOC 2 compliance, regional storage options, or the ability to restore into a separate workspace without disrupting ongoing work. If you're already using Cloudback for GitHub or GitLab, adding Linear protection extends your backup strategy to your project management layer.