About Shortcut
Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse) is a project management tool designed specifically for software development teams. It combines a clean interface with stories, epics, iterations, and milestones — bridging the gap between Jira's power and Trello's simplicity.
Key Features
- Stories, epics, and milestones
- Iteration (sprint) planning
- Kanban and backlog views
- GitHub and GitLab integration
- Progress tracking with burndown charts
- Custom workflows
- API and webhooks
- Team objectives
Pros
- Clean, fast interface — feels modern
- Good balance of power and simplicity
- Strong GitHub integration
- Free tier for small teams (up to 10 users)
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Jira or Linear
- Reporting is less advanced than enterprise tools
- Brand recognition is lower — harder for hiring
Integrations
GitHubGitLabSlackFigmaZapierSentry
Best Use Cases
- Software team project management
- Sprint planning
- Product development tracking
- Startup engineering workflows
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Quick Info
- Website
- shortcut.com
- Founded
- 2014
- Company
- 50-100
- Pricing
- freemium
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