Release Notes
What's New
🎨 The Roadmap has a new coat of paint!
We’ve updated the look and feel of the Roadmap including a wider view and refreshed styling.
- Wider Roadmap so you can plan easier and see more of your work
- Refreshed styling for the Milestone & Epic cards so you can see the work more easily
- New row hover styling to easily see where you're hovering and what Milestones and Epics are grouped together
- Accessibility improvements for the header columns and the month/day columns
Please note that these changes do not impact functionality. Enjoy!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed the Google Calendar integration bug so your due date events don't disappear (though you may wish they would)
- Saved Spaces no longer suffer from forgetfulness upon refresh
- The UX copy on our Workflow tooltip is now as clear as Hemingway would have wanted it
- Admins can once again work their magic in Shared Spaces
- Why would Spaces populate inconsistently? We fixed that.
- Optimized our demo org for all the new people out there
- Updated Docs notifications to honor global email notification settings, because we aren’t rule breakers, except when the rule is using Jira
- Fixed a Roadmap bug that prevented Epics from being able to be re-positioned vertically, so position away
- Avatars now render correctly, which is good news for avatars
- It’s no longer Groundhog Day for those Docs in a refresh loop
- Teams can now be specified when creating a new Org, so make them feel special
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Annnnd we’re in space: creating and updating Spaces just got easier with our new unsaved Spaces experience.
- Fixed a bug that was messing with time travel (date changes) when dragging and dropping Epics and Milestones in Safari and Firefox.
- Removed the “Show Archived” filter from the filter options which our filter experts have deemed irrelevant.
- Speaking of time travel, we made the Stories page faster when users change filters.
- Eliminated the occasional macabre appearance of empty or broken browser notifications.
- Added notifications for Jira Sync failures because we like to keep you in the loop… because we’re better than Jira.
- Fixed a Story Templates bug so that your field selections will be remembered now and forever.
- Speaking of time and space, we fixed an intermittent error that stopped Story Cards from appearing correctly when you access a Space.
What's New
❗Unlock better prioritization and planning in Shortcut with the Backlog
Our Backlog is here to help all software teams optimize their planning and prioritization in Shortcut! The Shortcut Backlog provides a view of work that can be prioritized for the development team based on their roadmap and goals.
The Backlog makes it possible for organizations to :
- See new/un-planned work separately from work that is ready to schedule to an Iteration
- Have confidence in which Stories are ready for developers to pick up
- Provide clarity to everyone in your organization where Backlog Stories live
Learn more about the Shortcut Backlog here!
🔄 The new Jira Sync makes it easy to try Shortcut risk-free!
Try Shortcut risk-free. The Jira sync allows you to pull in your data from Jira so you can give Shortcut a try by running a sprint or small project. It's easy to get started:
- Click Sync
- Authorize the connection
- Map your data and team
- Done!
Learn more about the Jira Sync here!
🛡️Scale your team and added security with SCIM
Now you can provision Shortcut users automatically from an enterprise’s ID provider. SCIM is currently available for those using SAML SSO & Okta today, other providers are coming later this year. Contact Shortcut Support to get set up.
🚀 Attend the Q1 Release Event!
Don’t forget to register to attend our release event on March 1st at 10 AM PT - we’ll do a deep dive into our newest features like the Backlog and share what we have planned for 2023!
What's New
The Context Menu gives you quick access to popular actions with one-click
With just one click, the new Context Menu keeps the most common actions at your fingertips. Right-click on any Story, Epic, Iteration, or Milestone to access common actions like copy URL, copy branch, rename, pin, and more. The Context Menu will keep you in your flow with fewer clicks so you can work more efficiently in Shortcut. Stay tuned; we'll add more actions to the Context Menu to simplify your day-to-day in Shortcut!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- From outdated to updated: product terminology on the Spaces page now correctly highlights its connection to Workflow, not Team.
- Replaced our old name in the Import flow - about time, we know.
- Doc avatars were feeling neglected with a hover issue - but not anymore!
Don’t forget to register to attend our release event on March 1st at 10 AM PT - we’ll do a deep dive into our newest features like the Backlog and share what we have planned for 2023!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Our Slack integration has been updated to show Shortcut @-mentions clearly in Slack
- Not found anymore: that bug that caused new entity links in Docs to show up as Not Found
- Archived favorited Docs won't barge in uninvited anymore when Show Archived is not checked
- We've stopped the entity badge duplicating madness (!!!) when dragging and dropping the badge
Don’t forget to register to attend our release event on March 1st at 10 AM PT - we’ll do a deep dive into our newest features like the Backlog and share what we have planned for 2023!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Presenting the newly revamped Story Cards: no more boring colors, now with 100% more pizzazz
- Say goodbye to duplicate duplicates! The bug causing entities and images to double up has been banished to the land of forgotten glitches
- The Doc editing experience now shines a spotlight on your selected badge
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- We've added a new magic trick to our VCS integrations - now you can create Stories with just a wave of your branch
- API search just got sleeker with the addition of detail=slim. Faster responses, less bulk
- Stories now look like the fashion models of the tech world with a touch-up on the appearance of their cards in Spaces view
- Admins and Owners can now add workflows using the new 3-dot menu on the Stories Page…
- No more guessing who's who with updated shared docs that now display the active user's name
- No more search result overload! We've fixed the number of Docs that appear to prevent over-reporting
- Public links are now adorned with a flashy public link icon and private links get the exclusive private link icon
- The star loader on Doc favorites and collections now sports a new and improved look
- We've spruced up the reply-to email when a user is @mentioned or a Doc is shared with a user
- Doc Collections now have the support they deserve when shared in Slack
What's New
An updated shortcut.com!
Shortcut has a new website! We designed it with three goals in mind:
- It should look nice.
- It should be fun.
- It should tell the story of what we do
We'll talk more about the process behind creating a site that accomplished these three simple goals, but for now, check it out at shortcut.com.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed a bug that caused empty columns on the Story Page to not collapse properly
- Shipped a fix for collapsed navigation menu items so it centers properly when the side navigation scroll bar is present
- Continued to ship improvements to the Story Page Filter
What's New
Public Docs allow you to share with anyone!
Any Doc in Shortcut can be turned into a view-only Public Doc with just one click. Once a Doc is made public, the link can be shared with anyone inside or outside of your company. Unlock a new world of sharing and collaborating with others by creating a public roadmap, PRD, technical design documentation, and so much more.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Product, Technical, and Design Docs
- Public Roadmap
- Release Notes
- Schedules
- Help and Training Docs
- Internal Resources and Templates
Check out Public Docs for yourself!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Updated Story Filters styles to be more legible and match the new navigation UI
- Fixed a bug that caused the Activity Feed to stay open
- Shipped an update to the side Navigation to optimize the appearance of the navigation bar when collapsed
- Tidied up page filter button styles across the app
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Added Teams, Owners, Labels, State, Fields, and Group by filters to the Stories section of the Iteration Detail Page for easier filtering and grouping
- Improved the Iteration Detail Page stats to include more metrics for better scannability of work and progress
- Shipped an update so users can collapse or expand the Doc Templates section in Stories, Epics, Milestones, or Iterations - if no Docs are related, users, can collapse the whole Docs section
- Corrected the logic for moving an Epic to a completed state to look at the number of Stories when a Workspace uses points
- Smashed a bug that caused the Epic and Iteration sidebar to un-stick with the new navigation was released
- Fixed a bug when trying to filter by Epic Teams on the Milestone Page
- Updated padding on the Project Page that cramped margins
- Fixed a bug that broke the Story drag-and-drop on the Iteration Page
- Squashed a bug that prevented the ability to click back from an Epic detail page
- Corrected a blank space bug that appeared across the app
- Fixed a quick start guide bug that caused a blank page to appear when trying to select import from other tools
- Smashed a bug that caused new users to see the old navigation
Don't forget - our Backlog beta will launch soon! To apply, please complete the following form. We'll let you know via in-app & email later this month if you are selected! (If you've already applied, there is no need to do so again.)
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What's New
📝 Keep your Docs organized with updated Doc Collections, new Sub-Collections, and Favorited Docs
Our latest updates make it even easier to keep your Docs organized in Shortcut with the latest Doc updates. Now you can:
- Favorite Docs or Favorite a Collection
- Easier Collection creation
- Create Sub-Collections
- Access a new Collection Index Page
Check out the video to learn more about how to keep your Docs organized!
🎨 Updated the look and feel of Shortcut for an enhanced user experience!
The new navigation gives you better access to the most important pages of Shortcut. Here's what's new:
- New left navigation can be expanded and collapsed for more scroll space and streamlined access to pages
- Settings and Help are now surfaced in the left navigation to make them easier to find and access
- A fresh coat of paint on navigation and new icons for a more modern look and feel
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Improved Custom Fields to allow for the `<` character
- Fixed a bug to prevent any potential security risks by adding XSS protection to certain Fields
What's New
We launched new Training Hub content to ensure you and your team get the most out of Shortcut with lots of best practices. Check out the Training Hub for more great best practices and how-to content!
Here's the latest:
- Docs Best Practices: Docs seamlessly connect to your work, making it easy to plan, build, and ship new features.
- Backlog Management Best Practices: Learn best practices for the two recommended ways to manage your backlog with ease.
- Iterations Best Practices: Run effective sprints in Shortcut using Iterations. Learn best practices to plan, create, refine, and view Iterations.
- Shortcut Hierarchy Best Practices: The Shortcut data model is optimized for collaboration so product and engineering can work together seamlessly.
- Workspace Best Practices: Learn how to effectively manage your Workspaces and get guidance on how many Workspaces are right for your team.
- Best Practices for Planning Work: Learn best practices for planning your work including creating a PRD and scaffolding the work.
- Best Practices for Estimating Work: See how to effectively estimate work in Shortcut using Story points, Docs, and more.
- Best Practices for Monitoring Progress: Learn best practices for how to monitor progress of your work including Iterations, Epics, and your team.
- Best Practices for Bug Management: Learn how to use Epics, Custom Fields, Labels, Slack integration, and more to manage bugs in Shortcut.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed a Power Dock bug that caused the scroll bar to malfunction
- Squashed a bug that caused the + toolbar in Docs to move off screen
- ICYMI - Check out all the great things we shipped in our 2022 recap.
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As 2022 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the work done by your teams and ours with a 2022 recap. We are grateful for our customers, partners, and community, and we can't wait to deliver even more value to software teams in 2023.
Cheers to you and yours from the Shortcut team - wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday!
2022 by the numbers
- 5,306,900 Stories Created Stories were created throughout the year by our ambitious users and teams
- 3,982,367 Stories Completed Users were uber-productive - collectively achieving a 75% Story completion rate
- 64,347 Teams Created More orgs found ways to collaborate, organize, and execute their work with our Teams features
- 52,919 Docs Created 40% of orgs started using Docs, creating an average of 5,000 relationships per week between their work and planning
2022 Product Highlights
In 2022 we focused on delivering features that make work faster, easier, and (hopefully) more enjoyable for all software teams.
🤝 Deeply integrated all-in-one platform
Our vision is to deliver a fully integrated experience that connects the entire development process: manage ideas, document plans, organize work, and ship features all from one place.
- Our biggest launch of the year: Docs! 🥳 Learn More
- Doc Templates Learn More
- Doc Relationships
⚡ Quickly and efficiently execute your core tasks & workflows
When you use Shortcut, we want to provide you with opinionated views that help focus on the work, not the tool.
- Power Dock Learn More
- VCS Integration Enhancements Learn More
- Power Bar Enhancements Learn More
- New Enhancements to our Zapier Integration! Learn More
💪 Empower teams and enable collaboration
We believe the best software organizations are empowered to collaborate, stay focused, and be aligned on their ongoing work and projects.
- Threaded Comments Learn More
- Custom Fields Learn More
- Advanced Custom Fields Learn More
In addition to all the exciting product updates, we also released some valuable educational support in the Training Hub and introduced more ways to connect with other Shortcut users and Shorcuteers in our new Discord Community.
Coming in 2023!
- Planning work: Backlog Management
- Team-focused work: Team-based UX & Navigation
- New look and feel: Updated story cards, filters, enhanced Dark Mode, Power Menu
- Better Docs: Better Collections and public Docs
🎉 See the full year in review here 🎉
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Updated the Shortcut Trello Importer token validation
- Shipped an enhancement to make the Power Dock more efficient
- Fixed a bug that caused the / search command in a Doc to malfunction
- Squashed a bug that caused the @-mention notification email to format strangely if the @ mention is inside of a Doc table
P.S. Look out for our Year in Review next week!
What's New
Pin your most important work and documentation and stop tab fatigue with the Power Dock!
Have you wanted to keep your most important work and documents handy so you don't have to search for them? Have you been called out for having too many tabs open when sharing on Zoom? Enter the Shortcut Power Dock!
The Power Dock makes it possible to pin up to 20 items in Shortcut so you can keep your most important items organized in the bottom right corner of your browser. Using the 📌 icon on any Doc, Story, Epic, Iteration, or Milestone keeps your most relevant items easily accessible so you don't have to open a bunch of tabs, and you can stay focused on the task at hand.
Woking efficiently and staying organized has never been easier in Shortcut! Say goodbye to hunting for your most important items or fumbling between too many tabs, and say hello to a more joyful experience in Shortcut.
Tip: Have lots of pinned items? Click the downward caret (arrow) on the power dock (bottom right of your screen) to collapse the row of pinned items to keep your view clean!
Watch the Power Dock video to learn more!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Shipped an update to limit the total number of pins in Power Dock to 20
- Fixed a bug that caused the Power Dock to block the cookies banner
- Squashed a bug where the title and comments of a Doc appear but not the Doc body
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Shipped an update to the Report Page to abbreviate the days and months on the Date Range filter for better scannability and improved user experience
- Optimized the Report a Bug experience to streamline communication between customers and support to give developers the proper permissions to more quickly debug any problems
- Fixed a bug for our search endpoint to account for advanced Custom Fields
- Added "sc-xxx" to our search endpoint (this is in addition to "chxxx" , "ch-xxx" and "scxxx")
- Squashed a Docs bug that caused the popover on @mentions to never goes away if you delete the @mention while hovering
- Updated the Docs to ignore the "/" pop-over within a code block
Whats New!
📝Use Doc Templates to create Docs from Milestones, Epics, and Iterations
Now it's easier to create a Doc in Milestones, Epics, and Iterations using Doc Templates. Select the Doc Template when you are in an individual Milestone, Epic, or Iteration, and a new Doc will populate and be related to the entity automatically. Try it out today!
💬 Get Slack notifications when you are @mentioned in a Doc
Collaborating with others in Docs is even better with the latest update to our Slack integration. Now when you are @mentioned in a Doc, you will see a Slack notification showing who commented, in which Doc, and what they said. Learn about how to set up the Slack <> Shortcut Integration in our Help Center.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Increased the minimum width of the columns on the Stories Page by 20 pixels for better viewability
- Fixed a Docs bug to show the correct timestamp for Comments
- Corrected a Docs bug to render code styling as it does in the Doc body
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Whats New!
📝Use Doc Templates to create Docs from Milestones, Epics, and Iterations
Now it's easier to create a Doc in Milestones, Epics, and Iterations using Doc Templates. Select the Doc Template when you are in an individual Milestone, Epic, or Iteration, and a new Doc will populate and be related to the entity automatically. Try it out today!
💬 Get Slack notifications when you are @mentioned in a Doc
Collaborating with others in Docs is even better with the latest update to our Slack integration. Now when you are @mentioned in a Doc, you will see a Slack notification showing who commented, in which Doc, and what they said. Learn about how to set up the Slack <> Shortcut Integration in our Help Center.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Increased the minimum width of the columns on the Stories Page by 20 pixels for better viewability
- Fixed a Docs bug to show the correct timestamp for Comments
- Corrected a Docs bug to render code styling as it does in the Doc body
Copy of Nov 21st
Whats New!
📝Use Doc Templates to create Docs from Milestones, Epics, and Iterations
Now it's easier to create a Doc in Milestones, Epics, and Iterations using Doc Templates. Select the Doc Template when you are in an individual Milestone, Epic, or Iteration, and a new Doc will populate and be related to the entity automatically. Try it out today!
💬 Get Slack notifications when you are @mentioned in a Doc
Collaborating with others in Docs is even better with the latest update to our Slack integration. Now when you are @mentioned in a Doc, you will see a Slack notification showing who commented, in which Doc, and what they said. Learn about how to set up the Slack <> Shortcut Integration in our Help Center.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Increased the minimum width of the columns on the Stories Page by 20 pixels for better viewability
- Fixed a Docs bug to show the correct timestamp for Comments
- Corrected a Docs bug to render code styling as it does in the Doc body
Copy of Nov 21st
Whats New!
📝Use Doc Templates to create Docs from Milestones, Epics, and Iterations
Now it's easier to create a Doc in Milestones, Epics, and Iterations using Doc Templates. Select the Doc Template when you are in an individual Milestone, Epic, or Iteration, and a new Doc will populate and be related to the entity automatically. Try it out today!
💬 Get Slack notifications when you are @mentioned in a Doc
Collaborating with others in Docs is even better with the latest update to our Slack integration. Now when you are @mentioned in a Doc, you will see a Slack notification showing who commented, in which Doc, and what they said. Learn about how to set up the Slack <> Shortcut Integration in our Help Center.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Increased the minimum width of the columns on the Stories Page by 20 pixels for better viewability
- Fixed a Docs bug to show the correct timestamp for Comments
- Corrected a Docs bug to render code styling as it does in the Doc body
