Overview
Make (formerly Integromat) is a powerful automation platform that connects apps and automates workflows without coding. The Shortcut integration allows you to build custom automations that create, update, and manage Stories based on triggers from other applications.
Key Features
- Visual Workflow Builder: Create automations with a drag-and-drop interface
- Thousands of Apps: Connect Shortcut with 1,500+ applications
- Advanced Logic: Build complex automations with filters, routers, and aggregators
- Real-time Triggers: React to Shortcut events instantly
Setting Up the Integration
- Log into your Make account
- Create a new Scenario
- Search for Shortcut in the app directory
- Click Add and select Create a connection
- Enter your Shortcut API token
- Name your connection and click Save
Generate a Shortcut API token from Settings > API Tokens in your workspace.
Available Triggers
| Trigger | Description |
|---|---|
| Watch Stories | Triggers when Stories are created or updated |
| Watch Epics | Triggers when Epics are created or updated |
| Watch Comments | Triggers when comments are added to Stories |
| Watch Iterations | Triggers when Iteration status changes |
Available Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Story | Creates a new Story with specified details |
| Update Story | Updates an existing Story |
| Create Epic | Creates a new Epic |
| Add Comment | Adds a comment to a Story |
| Search Stories | Finds Stories matching criteria |
Example Automations
Customer Feedback to Stories
- Trigger: New feedback in Typeform/Google Forms
- Action: Create Shortcut Story with feedback details
- Enrichment: Add labels based on feedback category
Calendar to Iteration Planning
- Trigger: New calendar event with “Sprint Planning” in title
- Action: Create new Iteration in Shortcut
- Notification: Send Slack message to team
Story Status to CRM
- Trigger: Story moved to “Done” state
- Filter: Story has “customer-request” label
- Action: Update related record in CRM