At a glance
Avg Cycle Time (days) is a throughput metric tracked from Linear data. It surfaces operational signal at the throughput layer so merchants can spot regressions, opportunities, and structural patterns in their store performance. The card pairs with sibling metrics in the Throughput category to build a complete diagnostic picture; cross-reference the related cards listed below for context.
| What it counts | Avg Cycle Time (days) as exposed by the Linear integration. The metric is computed from the latest available data and refreshed on the standard data refresh. |
| Sample type | Backend API data from Linear, refreshed on the standard data refresh. |
| Why it matters | The metric appears in the Throughput category and complements the sibling cards listed below. Track movement over time to identify regressions or opportunities. |
| Reading the value | Compare the current period to the prior period to identify direction. Cross-reference siblings for the full diagnostic picture. |
| Currency | number |
| Time window | 30D vsP |
| Alert trigger | >25% degradation WoW |
| Sentiment key | lin_cycle_time_avg |
| Roles | owner, operations, developer |
Calculation
Calculated automatically from your Linear data. See the At a glance summary above for what the metric tracks and the worked example below for a typical reading.Worked example
A representative reading of Avg Cycle Time (days) for a typical merchant on Linear. The card reports the current period value alongside a comparison against the previous period. Direction matters: rising values may be healthy or concerning depending on the underlying metric. Cross-reference the siblings below to triangulate cause when the value moves outside expected range. For deeper investigation, use Vortex Mind to trace upstream causes; for natural-language exploration, ask Ask Viq.Sibling cards merchants should reference together
| Card | Why merchants reach for it |
|---|---|
lin_cycle_time_by_priority | Throughput sibling: Cycle Time by Priority. |
lin_lead_time_avg | Throughput sibling: Avg Lead Time (days). |
lin_throughput_trend | Throughput sibling: Throughput Trend. |
lin_throughput_weekly | Throughput sibling: Tickets Resolved (7d). |
lin_assignee_load | Team Capacity sibling: Tickets by Assignee. |
Reconciling against the vendor’s own dashboard
Where to look in Linear’s own dashboard: The Linear dashboard surfaces this metric (or its components) under the relevant report section. Confirm period boundaries and filter settings match the Vortex IQ profile to reconcile cleanly. Why the Vortex IQ value may legitimately differ:| Reason | Direction | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Period boundary. Vortex IQ uses 30-day rolling by default; vendor dashboards may use calendar periods. | Variable | Match the period range. |
| Time zone. Vendor uses account time zone; Vortex IQ aligns to merchant reporting time zone. | Marginal | Confirm time zone match. |
| Filter scope. Profile-level filters (channel, B2B, test orders) may narrow the Vortex IQ view. | Variable | Match filter settings. |