Overview
IFTTT (If This Then That) is an automation platform that connects apps and devices with simple conditional statements. The Shortcut integration enables you to automate routine tasks and connect your project management workflow to everyday tools.
Key Features
- Simple Automations: Create “applets” with straightforward if-then logic
- Wide App Support: Connect Shortcut to 700+ services
- Mobile Integration: Trigger automations from mobile devices
- Smart Home: Connect project management to IoT devices
Setting Up the Integration
- Log into IFTTT and search for Shortcut
- Click Connect on the Shortcut service
- Authorize IFTTT with your Shortcut API token
- Browse available applets or create your own
IFTTT works best for simple, single-trigger automations. For complex workflows, consider Make or Zapier.
Popular Applets
Productivity
- Create Story from iOS Reminder
- Log completed Stories to Google Calendar
- Send daily Story summary to email
Communication
- Post to Slack when Story status changes
- Tweet when Epic is completed
- Send SMS for high-priority Stories
Tracking
- Log Story completions to Google Sheets
- Track time when Story moves to “In Progress”
- Create calendar events for Story due dates
Creating Custom Applets
- Click Create in IFTTT
- Select Shortcut as trigger or action
- Choose the specific trigger/action type
- Configure options and save
Triggers Available
- Story created
- Story completed
- Story updated
- Comment added
Actions Available
- Create Story
- Update Story
- Add comment