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Connect CircleCI to Shortcut

Automate workflows between CircleCI and Shortcut. No coding required.

5-minute setupNo code required100 actions included
Popular Workflows

What you can automate between CircleCI and Shortcut

These are the most popular automations teams set up between CircleCI and Shortcut. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.

#1

Create item when new commit pushed

Add a new task, page, or item automatically when when code is committed to the repository.

TriggerNew commit pushed in CircleCI
ActionCreate item in Shortcut
#2

Create issue when new item created

Open a new issue or bug report automatically when when a new task, page, or item is created.

TriggerNew item created in Shortcut
ActionCreate issue in CircleCI
#3

Sync CircleCI changes to Shortcut

Keep Shortcut updated when when a new pr is opened.

TriggerPull request created in CircleCI
ActionUpdate item in Shortcut
How Data Flows

What syncs between CircleCI and Shortcut

When an event occurs in CircleCI, the relevant data is automatically sent to Shortcut. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.

CircleCI

Data from CircleCI

  • Issues / PRs
  • Commits
  • Project items
  • Labels / tags
  • Assignees
Shortcut

Data from Shortcut

  • Tasks
  • Pages / documents
  • Database items
  • Status updates
  • Assignees
Step-by-Step Guide

How to connect CircleCI to Shortcut

Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.

What you'll need

  • An active CircleCI account with repository access
  • An active Shortcut account
  • A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
1

Create your Arahi AI account

Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.

2

Authenticate CircleCI

Click "Add Connection" and select CircleCI from the app directory. You'll be redirected to CircleCI's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.

3

Authenticate Shortcut

Same process for Shortcut. Click "Add Connection," select Shortcut, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.

4

Choose your trigger

Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in circleci or new item created in shortcut. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.

5

Configure the action

Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create item in shortcut. Map the data fields between CircleCI and Shortcut so the right information lands in the right place.

6

Test and activate

Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between CircleCI and Shortcut. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.

Benefits

Why connect CircleCI and Shortcut?

Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When CircleCI issues and PRs sync to Shortcut, product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.

Auto-create Shortcut tasks when new CircleCI issues or bugs are filed
Keep non-technical stakeholders updated in Shortcut as CircleCI issues progress
Close Shortcut tasks automatically when the linked CircleCI issue is resolved
Bridge engineering and product workflows without manual status updates
Tips

Tips for your CircleCI + Shortcut integration

Get more out of this integration with these best practices.

Filter by label or project to avoid processing every repo event
Map status fields carefully — naming conventions differ between tools
Use PR merge events as triggers for deployment-related automations
Use database or project-specific triggers to avoid processing unrelated updates
Use Cases

Who uses the CircleCI + Shortcut integration?

Teams across industries connect CircleCI and Shortcut to streamline their workflows.

Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Shortcut for productivity

Project management offices who need real-time data from CircleCI

Engineering teams and project management offices collaborating across tools

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about connecting CircleCI and Shortcut.

How do I connect CircleCI to Shortcut?

Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both CircleCI and Shortcut via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.

What can I automate between CircleCI and Shortcut?

Popular automations include: create Shortcut tasks from CircleCI issues, sync CircleCI PR statuses to Shortcut items, close Shortcut tasks when CircleCI issues resolve, and update Shortcut sprint boards from CircleCI milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.

Is the CircleCI and Shortcut integration free?

Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your CircleCI-to-Shortcut workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.

Is my CircleCI data secure when connected to Shortcut?

Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your CircleCI or Shortcut passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your developer tools data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.

Can I sync data both ways between CircleCI and Shortcut?

Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either CircleCI or Shortcut. For example, create a workflow where CircleCI events update Shortcut, and a separate one where Shortcut changes sync back to CircleCI. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.

Do I need technical skills to connect CircleCI and Shortcut?

No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use CircleCI and Shortcut, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.

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