How do I connect Shortcut to Operator?

Connecting Shortcut is a one time sign in from your Operator dashboard. Operator keeps the connection live and rotates the token on its own, so the agent stays connected to Shortcut and you never reauthorize by hand.

Can my agent manage tasks and projects in Shortcut?

Yes. It can create and update items, move them between stages, add notes, and read the current state back to you. Use it to file new work as it arrives, check status without opening the app, or keep Shortcut aligned with what is happening elsewhere.

Do I need to write code or manage Shortcut API keys?

No. Operator manages the Shortcut connection and token refresh, so there are no API keys to paste and nothing to deploy.

Can my agent use Shortcut together with my other apps?

Yes. The same agent reaches every app you connect, so it can move between Shortcut and tools like Google Sheets, Notion, Linear in one job, reading from one and acting in another without you wiring anything between them.

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Shortcut is a project management platform that aligns product development work with company objectives. It helps teams collaborate, track progress, and deliver on shared goals more efficiently.

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Automate Shortcut with AI

On Operator, an OpenClaw agent pilots Shortcut for you. It reads your message, plans the steps, and runs them in Shortcut, using actions like create category, create doc, create entity template.

Your agent reaches Shortcut directly or through connectors like Composio MCP and Pipedream MCP, which handle the sign in and token refresh for you, so there is nothing to wire up and no API keys to paste.

What your agent can do with Shortcut

Your agent can call any of these Shortcut actions by name as part of a larger task. Ask for the outcome you want and it picks the right ones.

Create category

Create Category allows you to create a new Category in Shortcut.

Create doc

Create Doc allows you to create a new document in Shortcut. Use when you need to create documentation, notes, or any written content. Supports markdown or HTML input.

Create entity template

Create a new entity template for the Workspace.

Create epic

Create Epic allows you to create a new Epic in Shortcut.

Create epic comment

This endpoint allows you to create a threaded Comment on an Epic.

Create epic comment comment

This endpoint allows you to create a nested Comment reply to an existing Epic Comment.

Create epic health

Create a new health status for the specified Epic. Use when you need to set or update the health tracking status of an Epic.

Create generic integration

Tool to create a generic webhook integration in Shortcut. Use when you need to set up a webhook endpoint to receive Shortcut events.

Create group

Creates a new group in the Shortcut system with customizable properties. This endpoint allows you to set up a group with a unique mention name, display name, optional description, and various customization options. Use this when you need...

Create iteration

The CreateIteration endpoint allows you to create a new Iteration in Shortcut, which represents a time-boxed period for completing a set of stories or tasks. This endpoint is crucial for teams using Agile methodologies, enabling them to...

Create label

Create Label allows you to create a new Label in Shortcut.

Create linked file

Create Linked File allows you to create a new Linked File in Shortcut.

Create multiple stories

Create Multiple Stories allows you to create multiple stories in a single request using the same syntax as [Create Story](https://developer.shortcut.com/api/rest/v3#create-story).

Create objective

Create Objective allows you to create a new Objective in Shortcut.

Create project

Create Project is used to create a new Shortcut Project.

Create story

Create Story is used to add a new story to your Shortcut Workspace. This endpoint requires that either **workflow_state_id** or **project_id** be provided, but will reject the request if both or neither are specified. The workflow_state_...

Create story comment

Create Comment allows you to create a Comment on any Story.

Create story from template

Create Story From Template is used to add a new story derived from a template to your Shortcut Workspace.

Create story link

Story Links (called Story Relationships in the UI) allow you create semantic relationships between two stories. The parameters read like an active voice grammatical sentence: subject -> verb -> object. The subject story acts on the objec...

Create story reaction

Create a reaction to a story comment.

Create task

Create Task is used to create a new task in a Story.

Delete category

Delete Category can be used to delete any Category.

Delete custom field

Deletes a specific custom field from the Shortcut system using its unique public identifier. This endpoint should be used when you need to permanently remove a custom field that is no longer required in your workflows or project structur...

Delete doc

Permanently deletes a Doc and its associated data from Shortcut. Requires admin access to the document. When a document is deleted, connected clients will be notified via Server-Sent Events (SSE). Use this action when you need to remove...

Delete entity template

Deletes a specific entity template from the Shortcut API. This endpoint should be used when you need to permanently remove a template that is no longer needed or is obsolete. It's important to note that this operation cannot be undone, s...

Delete epic

Delete Epic can be used to delete the Epic. The only required parameter is Epic ID.

Delete epic comment

This endpoint allows you to delete a Comment from an Epic.

Delete file

Delete File deletes a previously uploaded file.

Delete generic integration

Tool to delete a generic webhook integration from Shortcut. Use when you need to permanently remove a webhook integration that is no longer needed.

Delete iteration

Deletes a specific iteration from the Shortcut project management system. This endpoint should be used when you need to permanently remove an iteration and all its associated data from your project workflow. It's particularly useful for...

Delete label

Delete Label can be used to delete any Label.

Delete linked file

Delete Linked File can be used to delete any previously attached Linked-File.

Delete multiple stories

Delete Multiple Stories allows you to delete multiple archived stories at once.

Delete objective

Delete Objective can be used to delete any Objective.

Delete project

Delete Project can be used to delete a Project. Projects can only be deleted if all associated Stories are moved or deleted. In the case that the Project cannot be deleted, you will receive a 422 response.

Delete story

Delete Story can be used to delete any Story.

Delete story comment

Delete a Comment from any story.

Delete story link

Removes the relationship between the stories for the given Story Link.

Delete story reaction

Delete a reaction from any story comment.

Delete task

Delete Task can be used to delete any previously created Task on a Story.

Disable iterations

Disables Iterations for the current workspace

Disable story templates

Disables the Story Template feature for the Workspace.

Enable iterations

Enables Iterations for the current workspace

Enable story templates

Enables the Story Template feature for the Workspace.

Get category

Get Category returns information about the selected Category.

Get current member info

Returns information about the authenticated member.

Get custom field

Retrieves detailed information about a specific custom field in Shortcut using its unique public identifier. This endpoint allows developers to fetch the properties and configuration of a custom field, which can include its name, type, p...

Get doc

Get Doc returns information about a chosen Doc by its public ID. Use content_format=html to include HTML content in the response.

Plus 88 more Shortcut actions your agent can call.

How to connect Shortcut

You authorize Shortcut once from your dashboard. Operator holds the connection and refreshes the access tokens on its own, so your agent keeps working with Shortcut without you signing in again. The same setup unlocks every other app your agent can reach, so you only do it once.

When you are ready, the get started guide walks through standing up your OpenClaw agent.

Common questions about Shortcut

How do I connect Shortcut to Operator?: Connecting Shortcut is a one time sign in from your Operator dashboard. Operator keeps the connection live and rotates the token on its own, so the agent stays connected to Shortcut and you never reauthorize by hand.
Can my agent manage tasks and projects in Shortcut?: Yes. It can create and update items, move them between stages, add notes, and read the current state back to you. Use it to file new work as it arrives, check status without opening the app, or keep Shortcut aligned with what is happening elsewhere.
Do I need to write code or manage Shortcut API keys?: No. Operator manages the Shortcut connection and token refresh, so there are no API keys to paste and nothing to deploy.
Can my agent use Shortcut together with my other apps?: Yes. The same agent reaches every app you connect, so it can move between Shortcut and tools like Google Sheets, Notion, Linear in one job, reading from one and acting in another without you wiring anything between them.

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