Linear is a writing tool disguised as a tracker. If you want to be more productive in Linear, the biggest unlock is writing issues that are clear enough to execute without another meeting — and dictation is a fast way to get the first draft down.
Option A: Use built-in macOS Dictation
- Open Linear and focus the issue title or description field.
- Start macOS Dictation (shortcut often Fn twice).
- Dictate the description, then stop Dictation to insert.
- Edit quickly: names, IDs, and links are easier by keyboard.
Option B: Use Voice Type (best for daily ticket writing)
- Install Voice Type and set a hold‑to‑dictate hotkey.
- Hold to dictate; release to finalize.
- Use the same workflow in Linear, GitHub, Slack, and docs.
A 'productive' Linear issue structure you can dictate
- Context: what problem are we solving?
- Scope: what’s in / out?
- Acceptance criteria: a checklist.
- Edge cases: 2–3 bullets.
- Links: designs, logs, PRs (type these).
Workflow tip: dictate the structure first, then fill in details. You’ll spend less time “thinking in the text box.”
Keep going
Troubleshooting (mic permissions)
- System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → allow Linear (and Voice Type if you use it).
- Dictation not working on Mac (checklist)