Shortcut, a collaborative platform for software development teams, introduces Shortcut for Agents, an innovative solution allowing teams to assign work directly to AI agents. This new feature empowers product and engineering teams to streamline their workflows and accelerate execution without adding complexity.
- AI Integration in Development Workflows:
- Shortcut for Agents allows product teams to seamlessly incorporate AI agents into their existing workflows.
- Teams can directly assign Stories to AI agents, tag them in comments, and track progress within the Shortcut environment.
- Third-Party Agent Collaboration:
- External AI agents like Devin.ai from Cognition Labs can be activated by assigning them as Story owners.
- These agents automatically move Stories through key workflow stages like “In Development” and “Ready for Review.”
- Communication and updates are preserved within Story comments to maintain context.
- Minimizing Manual Work:
- Shortcut for Agents reduces busywork by enabling AI agents to handle task execution behind the scenes.
- This allows teams to focus on high-impact tasks and improve overall productivity.
- Introducing Korey: Intelligent Project Management Agent:
- Korey, an intelligent project management agent, is available in beta and assists in structuring development-ready Stories.
- It breaks down work into actionable sub-tasks and translates requirements into build-ready plans.
- Provides real-time status updates, tracks dependencies, and ensures team alignment.
- Teams can interact with Korey via web interface or Slack (@korey) for seamless communication.
- Expanding Korey’s Capabilities:
- Future expansions of Korey include drafting release notes, building out Epics, and integrating data from other tools to enhance its output.
The launch of Shortcut for Agents and Korey marks a new era in product development where human teams and AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Shortcut’s innovative tools aim to simplify the development process, allowing teams to focus on building high-quality products and speeding up the time from idea to execution.
