Create a shortcut ticket if I dont' give you one ($ARGUMENTS) or else look at the existing one and rewrite it to these specifications, including the title, description, and related stories.

Instructions for Creating Comprehensive Shortcut Tickets

Overview

When creating a Shortcut ticket, you must provide a complete specification that enables any team member to understand the problem, its context, and implementation requirements. Follow this structured approach to ensure all critical aspects are covered.

Workflow

Unless you know a ticket is for the Frontend, always use the Default Workflow, Team Backend for all Shortcut tickets you create.

Required Sections

1. Problem Statement

Purpose: Clearly articulate the problem being solved

Include:

•Current State: What is happening now that needs to change?
•Desired State: What should happen instead?
•Impact: Who is affected and how severely?
•Evidence: Data, user feedback, or metrics supporting the problem
•Priority Justification: Why solve this now vs. later?

Example format:

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## Problem Statement
Currently, [describe current situation]. This causes [specific problems] for [affected users/systems].
We need to [desired outcome] to achieve [business value/user benefit].

Evidence:
- [Metric/feedback point 1]
- [Metric/feedback point 2]

Priority: [High/Medium/Low] because [justification]

2. Product Context & Integration

Purpose: Explain how this fits within the existing product ecosystem

** ALWAYS LOOK AT EXISTING CODE TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT OF WHAT WE ARE BEING ASKED TO CREATE OR UPDATE **

Include:

•Related Features: List existing features this will interact with
•Dependencies: What systems/services does this depend on?
•Integration Points: APIs, databases, or services to be modified
•User Journey: Where does this fit in the user's workflow?
•Technical Architecture: How does this align with current architecture?

Example format:

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## Product Context
This feature relates to:
- **Existing Feature A**: [How it connects/modifies/extends]
- **Service B**: [Integration requirements]
- **Database C**: [Data model impacts]

User Journey:
1. User currently does [X]
2. With this change, user will [Y]
3. This improves [Z] in their workflow

3. Product Requirements

Purpose: Define what needs to be built

Structure as:

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## Functional Requirements
### Must Have (P0)
- [ ] Requirement 1 with clear acceptance criteria
- [ ] Requirement 2 with measurable outcome

### Should Have (P1)
- [ ] Enhancement that improves core functionality
- [ ] Additional feature that adds significant value

### Nice to Have (P2)
- [ ] Polish items
- [ ] Future considerations

## Non-Functional Requirements
- **Performance**: [Specific metrics, e.g., <200ms response time]
- **Scalability**: [Expected load, growth projections]
- **Security**: [Authentication, authorization, data protection needs]
- **Accessibility**: [WCAG compliance level required]
- **Browser/Device Support**: [Specific requirements]

4. SOC-2 Compliance Considerations

Purpose: Ensure security and compliance requirements are met

Address these areas:

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- **Type**: [Bug, Feature, Chore, Enhancement, etc.]
- **Responsible Team**: [Team name or squad responsible for implementation]

## SOC-2 Compliance Checklist
### Security
- [ ] Data encryption requirements (at rest/in transit)
- [ ] Authentication/authorization changes needed
- [ ] API security considerations
- [ ] Vulnerability assessment needed?

### Availability
- [ ] SLA impact assessment
- [ ] Redundancy requirements
- [ ] Disaster recovery considerations

### Processing Integrity
- [ ] Data validation rules
- [ ] Error handling requirements
- [ ] Transaction integrity needs

### Confidentiality
- [ ] PII/sensitive data handling
- [ ] Access control requirements
- [ ] Data classification

### Privacy
- [ ] User consent requirements
- [ ] Data retention policies
- [ ] Right to deletion considerations

5. Technical Specification

Purpose: Provide implementation guidance

Include:

•Proposed Solution: High-level technical approach
•API Changes: New endpoints or modifications
•Data Model Changes: Schema updates, migrations
•Performance Considerations: Caching, optimization needs
•Testing Strategy: Unit, integration, E2E test requirements

6. Success Metrics & Monitoring

Purpose: Define how we'll measure success

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## Success Metrics
- **Primary Metric**: [What proves this solved the problem]
- **Secondary Metrics**: [Supporting indicators]
- **Monitoring Requirements**: [Dashboards, alerts needed]
- **A/B Test Plan**: [If applicable]

7. Risks & Mitigation

Purpose: Identify potential issues proactively

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## Risk Assessment
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|------------|--------|-------------------|
| [Risk 1] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | [Specific action] |
| [Risk 2] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | [Specific action] |

8. Implementation Plan

Purpose: Provide clear execution path

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## Implementation Phases
### Phase 1: Foundation (Est: X days)
- [ ] Task 1
- [ ] Task 2

### Phase 2: Core Features (Est: Y days)
- [ ] Task 3
- [ ] Task 4

### Phase 3: Polish & Launch (Est: Z days)
- [ ] Testing
- [ ] Documentation
- [ ] Rollout plan

9. Additional Considerations

Include as relevant:

•Documentation Needs: User docs, API docs, runbooks
•Training Requirements: Team or customer training needed
•Migration Strategy: For existing data/users
•Rollback Plan: How to revert if issues arise
•Communication Plan: Stakeholder updates, user notifications
•Legal/Compliance: Beyond SOC-2 (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Template Checklist

Before submitting, ensure you've addressed:

• Clear problem definition with evidence
• Product integration context
• Prioritized requirements with acceptance criteria
• SOC-2 compliance review
• Technical approach
• Success metrics defined
• Risks identified with mitigation
• Phased implementation plan
• All relevant additional considerations

Tips for LLMs

•Be Specific: Avoid vague language. Use concrete examples and metrics.
•Link Everything: Reference ticket numbers, documentation links, and related PRs.
•Think Edge Cases: Consider error states, empty states, and unusual user paths.
•Consider Scale: Think beyond MVP - how will this work with 10x users?
•Security First: Always consider security implications, even for seemingly simple features.
•User Voice: Include actual user quotes or feedback when available.
•Visual Aids: Add mockups, diagrams, or flowcharts when they clarify complex concepts.

Example Ticket Structure

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# [Feature Name]: [Concise Description]

## Problem Statement
[Clear problem description with evidence]

## Product Context
[How this fits in our product]

## Requirements
### Functional Requirements
[Prioritized list]

### Non-Functional Requirements
[Performance, security, etc.]

## SOC-2 Compliance
[Completed checklist]

## Technical Specification
[Implementation approach]

## Success Metrics
[How we measure success]

## Risks
[Table of risks and mitigations]

## Implementation Plan
[Phased approach]

## Additional Notes
[Any other relevant information]

** TICKET DESCRIPTIONS ARE LIMITED to 10,000 CHARACTERS **

Shortcut API Requirements for Creating Stories

When using the Shortcut MCP integration to create stories, you must:

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Use workflow ID, not team name: The team parameter often fails. Instead, use the workflow parameter with a valid workflow ID from the organization.
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Get workflow IDs: Use mcp__shortcut__list-workflows or mcp__shortcut__list-teams to find valid workflow IDs. Common workflow IDs:
- •500000005 - Default workflow (most common)
- •500002608 - Attribute Mapping workflow
- •500000024 - Product Idea Workflow
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Required parameters for story creation:
- •name (required) - Story title
- •description (optional but recommended) - Story details
- •type (optional, defaults to "feature") - Can be "feature", "bug", or "chore"
- •epic (optional) - Epic ID number to associate the story with
- •workflow (required if team fails) - Workflow ID number
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Epic association: If you want to add the story to an epic, use the epic's public ID number (e.g., 45538)
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Example successful creation:

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mcp__shortcut__create-story({
  name: "Story title",
  description: "Detailed description with acceptance criteria",
  type: "chore",
  epic: 45538,
  workflow: 500000005
})

After creating the ticket, fetch it to make sure the changes have been applied.