How to Consolidate GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion Tasks in One Place Without Migrating Data

Juggling multiple projects —whether as a freelancer, developer across repositories, or manager of distributed teams— means constantly switching between tools. GitHub for issues, Jira for tickets, Asana for client tasks, Linear for sprints, and Notion for documentation. The result: time wasted jumping between tabs, duplicated tasks, and the risk of missing deadlines. The solution isn’t migrating everything to one platform (you’d lose key features of each tool) or using spreadsheets or scattered lists (they don’t scale). What you need is to group tasks from multiple apps in one place without migrating, keeping each tool in its context but with a unified view that lets you prioritize and act.

Foco Plus solves this by automatically bringing what’s assigned or mentioned to you in GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion as native tasks in a single panel. Whether you’re working on a GitHub issue, a Jira ticket, or an Asana task, they all appear with their original context but organized by work, date, or priority. This eliminates the chaos of scattered notifications and gives you control without switching tools.

Why Centralize Tasks from Multiple Apps in One Panel (and Why Not All Task Managers Work)

The typical alternative —using a generic task manager like a notes app or spreadsheet— fails in three key ways when managing multiple jobs:

• Lack of automatic context: Manually copying a GitHub issue to a list loses the link to the repository, comments, and original status. If you update the issue in GitHub, the task in your manager becomes outdated.
• No two-way sync: If you mark a task as done in your manager, the issue in Jira or the pull request in GitHub stays open, creating double work.
• Difficulty prioritizing across jobs: A flat list doesn’t distinguish whether a task is for Client A, an internal project, or your team. You end up mixing urgencies and losing focus.

Centralizing isn’t about copying tasks—it’s about bringing them with their context and being able to act on them without leaving the panel.

Foco Plus avoids these issues because it’s not a generic task manager: it’s designed to group tasks from multiple apps in one place without migrating data. Every task from GitHub, Jira, or Asana keeps its original link, status, and —if you enable the option— updates in both directions. Plus, you can filter by work (e.g., "Client X"), due date, or priority, something impossible in a spreadsheet or notes app.

Step-by-Step: How to Set Up Connections in Foco Plus

1. Access Connections from Settings

Open Foco on desktop or mobile and go to Settings > Connections. Here, you’ll see the list of supported tools: GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion. Each requires OAuth authentication, meaning you don’t need to share passwords and can revoke access anytime from the original app.

2. Choose the "Destination Work" for Each Connection

Foco organizes tasks into works (containers with names and colors). When setting up a connection, you can choose:

• Automatic: Foco decides which work to assign the task to based on its content (e.g., a GitHub issue with the label "frontend" goes to the "Web Development" work).
• Fixed: All tasks from that connection go to a specific work (e.g., all Asana tasks for client "Acme" go to the "Acme" work).

Practical example: If you work on two GitHub repositories (one for a client and one for a personal project), set up two separate connections, each with a different destination work. Then, when you open Focus mode for the "Client" work, you’ll only see their issues.

3. Enable Two-Way Sync (Optional)

By default, Foco brings tasks from your tools but doesn’t modify them at the source. If you enable "Complete in source too", marking a task as done in Foco will automatically close it in GitHub (as an issue), Jira (as a ticket), or Asana (as a task). This avoids updating two places and keeps everything in sync.

Warning: Use this option carefully for shared tasks. If you close an issue in Foco that another team member is reviewing, it could cause confusion. It’s ideal for individual tasks or when you’re the sole owner.

How to Organize Tasks Brought from Multiple Apps

1. Use Panorama Mode to See Everything at Once

Panorama mode shows tasks from all your works in one list, each with its work’s color. It’s useful for a global view but can be overwhelming if you have many tasks. This is where filters make a difference:

• Filter by start date (when you’ll work on the task) or due date (the deadline).
• Sort by priority (urgent, important, or normal).
• Group by work to see only tasks for a client or project.

2. Isolate Yourself with Focus Mode

When you need to concentrate on one work, enter Focus mode. The panel will automatically filter and show only tasks for that work. For example, if you open the "Project Alpha" work, you’ll only see GitHub issues and Asana tasks related to that project. This removes noise from other works and helps you prioritize.

Combine it with the Kanban view to drag tasks between columns like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done." On mobile, columns are tabs you can swipe through.

3. Schedule Tasks in the Calendar

Tasks with a start date (when you’ll work on them) appear in Foco’s calendar. If you connect Google Calendar or Outlook, you’ll see external events alongside your tasks, allowing you to time block without leaving the app. For example, you can block 2 hours on Tuesday for a GitHub issue and see it next to your client meeting.

If you use this technique, we recommend reading Time-blocking for unpredictable schedules: a practical guide for freelancers and shift workers.

What to Do When a Task Requires Action in the Original Tool

Foco doesn’t replace GitHub, Jira, or Asana—it complements them. When a task from these tools requires action (e.g., reviewing a GitHub pull request or commenting on a Jira ticket), click the task’s link to open it in its original app. Once there, update what’s needed and return to Foco to mark it as "In Progress" or "Done." If you enabled two-way sync, the change will reflect in both platforms.

Concrete example: You receive a GitHub issue in Foco titled "Review PR #42." Open the link, review the code in GitHub, leave a comment, and approve the PR. Back in Foco, mark the task as "Done," and —if the option is enabled— the issue will close automatically in GitHub.

Honest Comparison: Foco Plus vs. Asana for Managing Multiple Jobs

Asana is a powerful project management tool, but it has key limitations for those who handle multiple jobs or clients at once and need to group tasks from multiple apps in one place without migrating data:

• User limit in the free plan: Asana allows only 2 users in its free plan, making it impractical to collaborate with multiple clients without paying. Foco, on the other hand, allows unlimited collaboration starting at 4 EUR/month (no minimum seats).
• Minimum of 2 seats in paid plans: If you work alone, Asana forces you to pay for 2 users (from 10.99 USD/month on the Starter plan), while Foco Plus costs 20 EUR/month for a single user.
• No native integrations to bring tasks from GitHub, Jira, or Linear: Asana allows connecting some tools (like GitHub or Jira), but it doesn’t automatically bring tasks assigned to you like Foco does. In Asana, you’d have to manually create each task or use complex automations (available only in paid plans).
• Project-focused, not parallel-work focused: Asana is optimized for managing individual projects, not for switching between multiple jobs with different contexts. Foco, however, uses the concept of works (with colors and filters) to separate clients, personal projects, and teams without mixing priorities.

When to choose Asana: If you work on a single project with a large team and need advanced features like Timeline/Gantt, portfolios, or complex automations, Asana may be a better option. But if you handle multiple jobs at once (like a freelancer or developer across repositories) and want to centralize tasks from GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion without migrating, Foco Plus is more flexible and cost-effective.

Asana prices verified as of 2026-07-09. They may change over time.

Advanced Tips to Get the Most Out of Foco Plus

1. Use Tags to Categorize Tasks by Type

Foco allows adding unlimited tags with colors to each task. Use them to categorize by type of work, even if they’re already in different works. For example:

• Tag "bug" (red) for GitHub issues or Jira tickets requiring urgent fixes.
• Tag "documentation" (blue) for Notion or Asana tasks related to manuals or guides.
• Tag "meeting" (yellow) for tasks with start dates that coincide with calls.

Then, filter by tag in Panorama mode to see, for example, all pending bugs across all your works.

2. Leverage Voice Capture for Quick Tasks

If you receive a task via message or in a meeting, use Foco’s voice capture to dictate it. The app transcribes the audio and automatically detects dates, times, and priorities. For example, say: "Review PR #42 for client Acme, urgent, for Thursday at 10 AM, with a 30-minute reminder." Foco will create the task with those details and attach the audio.

In the Plus plan, the Rapid Fire feature lets you dictate multiple tasks in a row, and Foco will separate them automatically. Ideal for clearing your mind after a meeting.

3. Set Up the Daily Briefing to Start the Day Right

Foco Plus’s daily briefing (part of the Copilot) sends you a summary at your chosen time with:

• Tasks due today.
• Tasks others owe you (assigned to collaborators).
• Updates in your calendar.
• The day’s highest-impact task (e.g., a high-priority GitHub issue).

You can receive it via email or view it in the app. It’s useful for prioritizing without checking each tool separately.

Conclusion: A Unified Panel Without Switching Tools

Grouping tasks from multiple apps in one place without migrating isn’t magic—it’s about bringing the necessary context, maintaining sync, and organizing by priorities. Foco Plus makes this possible with native connections to GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion, a system of color-coded works, and flexible views (list, Kanban, or calendar). It doesn’t replace your tools; it integrates them into a more efficient workflow.

If you’re juggling multiple projects and tired of jumping between tabs, try centralizing your tasks in one panel. Start by connecting one tool (e.g., GitHub) and add the rest as needed. Within a week, you’ll notice the difference: less stress, fewer forgotten tasks, and more time for what matters.

For deeper organization techniques with multiple jobs, check out How to use time blocking for multiple jobs without losing focus.

FAQ

Can I group Trello or ClickUp tasks in Foco Plus?

Currently, Foco Plus only supports native connections with GitHub, Jira, Asana, Linear, and Notion. Trello and ClickUp aren’t in the catalog, but you can use email capture (Plus plan only) to forward tasks from these tools and convert them into Foco tasks.

What happens if I delete a task in Foco that came from GitHub or Jira?

If you delete a task in Foco that originated in another tool, it won’t be deleted in the source (GitHub, Jira, etc.). Foco doesn’t modify your original data unless you enable "Complete in source too," which only affects marking tasks as done, not deleting them.

Can I assign tasks from Asana or Jira to other team members in Foco?

Yes, but only to members you’ve previously invited to the corresponding work in Foco. Collaborators must accept the invitation to see and receive tasks. Foco doesn’t assign tasks directly in Asana or Jira; the assignment only exists within Foco.

How do I prevent Foco from bringing old or closed tasks from GitHub or Jira?

Foco only brings open tasks assigned to you at the time of setting up the connection. If a task is closed at the source, it disappears from Foco on the next sync. To avoid old tasks, review each connection’s settings and adjust filters if needed (e.g., only issues created in the last 30 days).

Can I use Foco Plus to manage personal tasks alongside work tasks?

Yes. Foco is designed to handle multiple jobs at once, which includes personal tasks, freelance projects, and teams. Each work (e.g., "Work," "Home," "Project X") has its own color-coded container, and you can switch between them using Panorama or Focus mode.