May 2026 Summaries

Linear has introduced Diffs, a new feature designed to enhance the speed and efficiency of code reviews within its platform by addressing issues such as slow review processes and high pull request volumes that hinder productivity. Diffs aims to streamline the review process by providing instant access, focusing on relevant changes, and integrating context directly within the Linear workspace, allowing reviews to be prioritized alongside other tasks. It breaks down large diffs into manageable chapters, highlighting significant changes while filtering out formatting noise, thereby making substantial pull requests more comprehensible. Diffs also integrates issues, projects, and customer signals into the review process, reducing the need for reviewers to switch between multiple tools and enabling them to focus on the architectural and problem-solving aspects of the code. This tool reflects Linear's ongoing effort to create a seamless workspace where all stages of product development occur in one place, and it is available on all Linear plans as of May 28, 2026.

Linear Agent's new Code Intelligence feature enhances workflow efficiency by enabling teams to access and query their codebases directly, offering explanations of features, diagnosing problems, and providing implementation insights. As companies grow and coordination becomes more costly, this tool reduces the need for constant context-sharing and minimizes interruptions by allowing users to trace code paths, inspect recent changes, and identify likely issues, thereby streamlining bug triage and support processes. Product managers can use the tool to align user requests with existing code, facilitating more accurate and feasible project specifications. Additionally, Code Intelligence helps identify team members who have previously worked on specific areas by analyzing git history and recent code changes, fostering better collaboration. By integrating code context with Linear's existing project management functions, this feature provides a comprehensive view of product development, making it a valuable resource beyond just coding tasks, and is currently available in public beta for Business and Enterprise plans.