Linear to Desktop App — Turn Linear Into a Native Desktop Client

Linear to desktop app gives your issue tracker its own dedicated window so you can plan sprints and triage bugs without browser distractions.

Why wrap Linear in a desktop app?

Linear is designed to be fast. But running it inside a browser tab means competing with Slack notifications, email pings, and the endless pull of new tabs. A dedicated desktop window changes the way you interact with Linear:

• Muscle memory. Cmd+Space → type "Linear" → Enter. Your issue tracker is one keystroke away, not buried in a tab bar.
• Window management. Fullscreen Linear during sprint planning. Side-by-side with your IDE during triage. Always-on-top during standup.
• Fewer interruptions. Browser notifications from other tabs do not interrupt your flow when Linear lives in its own process.
• Lower overhead. A Websktop window uses the OS native webview, which is lighter than a full Chrome tab.

How to convert Linear to a desktop app

1. Paste https://linear.app into the Websktop dashboard.
2. Customize the app name to "Linear" and upload the Linear icon.
3. Choose Windows, macOS, and/or Linux.
4. Build and download the installer.

The entire process takes under five minutes. No Electron project, no Node.js toolchain, no build pipeline.

What you get

The Websktop-wrapped Linear app behaves like a native desktop application:

• Dock / taskbar icon. Pin Linear to your dock or taskbar for one-click access.
• Native window controls. Resize, minimize, fullscreen — all standard OS window behavior.
• Keyboard shortcuts. Linear's keyboard-first design works inside the Websktop window. Press C to create an issue, / to search, G then A to go to active issues.
• Offline-friendly window. Even if your network drops, the window stays open — you will not lose your place in a browser tab crash.

Linear vs the official Linear desktop app

Linear already ships desktop apps for Windows and macOS. So why would you use Websktop instead?

• Linux support. Linear does not ship an official Linux app. Websktop wraps the web app for Linux using WebKitGTK.
• Lightweight alternative. If the official Linear app feels heavy or you prefer a simpler wrapper, Websktop produces a ~4 MB installer.
• Custom branding. If you are a consultancy or agency that manages multiple Linear workspaces, you can build separate desktop apps for each workspace with custom names and icons.

Tips for using Linear as a desktop app

• Set the window size to match your monitor for maximum board visibility.
• Enable always-on-top during standup so Linear stays visible while you take notes in another app.
• Use fullscreen during sprint planning to see the full timeline view.

Ready to ship a Linear desktop app? Paste the URL in the Websktop dashboard.