Slack + Linear + Loom: Async Stack for Remote Teams

Slack channels buried in endless status threads. Linear issues piling up without clear context. Loom videos sitting unused because sharing takes too long. You're thinking - there has to be a better way to keep remote teams in sync without more meetings.

Remote teams in 2026 still waste hours on sync updates across time zones. Tools like Slack handle chat fine, but project tracking and explanations scatter everywhere. Linear brings fast issue management for devs, Loom nails async video, and their ties to Slack cut the chaos. This combo lets updates flow from video to task to chat seamlessly. Tech leads see fewer context switches. Ops managers align global shifts easier. Founders scale without hiring more meeting schedulers.

The Framework

Call it the SLL Loop - Slack, Linear, Loom working as one async machine. Start with a Loom video for any update or demo. Embed it straight into a Linear issue for full context. Linear then pushes notifications or summaries to Slack channels automatically. No more jumping apps or waiting for replies.

The loop closes when team members react in Slack, pulling issues with simple commands like /linear #123. It's not just tools - it's a rhythm that turns hours of back-and-forth into minutes of broadcast. Teams commit to this, and status updates become fire-and-forget. Proven by Linear's own blog on async workflows.

Linear's Native Slack Integration

Linear posts issue updates, mentions, and notifications directly to Slack channels. Set it up once, and every cycle change or assignee shift hits your #dev channel. No one leaves Slack to check progress. The Slack bot handles commands too - type /linear issue #123, and the full issue card pops up. This kills context-switching dead.

Loom's Direct Share to Slack

Record a quick screen share on Loom, and post it as a native Slack message. No links or downloads - the video plays inline in the channel. Perfect for demos or blockers that words alone muddle. Teams replace 30-minute meetings with 2-minute clips shared instantly.

Loom Embeds in Linear Issues

Attach Loom videos right inside Linear tasks. Devs see the explanation without clicking away. Reviewers get visual context on bugs or features in seconds. Linear's integration makes this embed seamless, keeping all task details in one spot.

The SLL Workflow in Practice

Record Loom for the update. Paste the link into Linear - it embeds automatically. Linear auto-posts a summary to Slack: 'Issue #123 updated with Loom video.' Team scans Slack, dives into Linear if needed via bot commands. One flow handles status across tools.

Quick Commands for Slack Speed

Linear's bot isn't passive. /linear list shows open issues. /linear search blocker pulls relevant tasks. Mention @linear in Slack, and it responds with options. These shave minutes off every check-in.

Why Async-First Wins for Remote

Global shifts mean no one overlaps perfectly. SLL Loop lets EMEA hand off to APAC via video-task-chat without live calls. Founders scaling hires onboard faster - new folks catch up async. Ops managers track without pinging everyone.

Team Commitment Makes It Stick

Tools integrate, but habits seal it. Train teams to default to Loom for explanations. Use Linear summaries with videos for scannability. Slack stays for quick reacts, not deep dives.

What to Say

• 'Try Loom for your next blocker update - record, embed in Linear, let Slack notify.'
• To vendor: 'Does your PM tool integrate with Slack bots like Linear?'
• Team question: 'What if we cut status meetings and used SLL Loop instead?'

Avoid These Mistakes

• Assume plug-and-play - configure bots and permissions first.
• Skip text summaries with Loom - videos need Linear overviews for quick scans.
• Use for everything - stick to status and demos, not debates.

Your 10-Minute Action

Go to linear.app/integrations/slack, connect your workspace, and invite the bot to one channel. Test with /linear list.