Shortcut Plugin
Published on June 9th, 2022Introduction
This plugin provides an overview of Shortcut user stories which are currently in progress. It can be added as a card for your Home page so you easily preview your ongoing stories.
Authentication
The Shortcut API uses token-based authentication so in order to retrieve results you will need it. Follow the steps below in order to set it.
Step 1: Generate an API token
To generate an API token, go to https://app.shortcut.com/settings/account/api-tokens.
Click on the “Generate token” button.
Step 2: Store the token in Roadie
Visit https://<tenant-name>.roadie.so/administration/settings/secrets
and enter the token value from above into SHORTCUT_ACCESS_TOKEN
.
Add Shortcut stories card to your HomePage
Now, when you added access token, you are ready to go. Follow the steps below in order to add the Shortcut plugin to your Homepage card.
Setup
To use this plugin make sure you already have the Backstage Home plugin enabled.