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Shortcut connector

Set up the Shortcut connector in Kaivo: authentication, configuration, the 23 BigQuery tables it syncs, and answers to common questions.

Written By Lauri Raivio

Last updated 16 days ago

Kaivo is a fully managed data platform that syncs your Shortcut data into a Google BigQuery warehouse and keeps it up to date automatically. There is no pipeline to build and no infrastructure to run, so you can spend your time analysing your project management data instead of moving it.

What is the Shortcut connector

Sync your Shortcut stories, epics, and iterations into BigQuery with Kaivo to report on engineering delivery alongside the rest of your data.

CategoryProject Management
AuthenticationAPI key
SetupSelf-service

Getting started with the Shortcut connector

  1. Sign up for Kaivo and create a workspace.
  2. Connect your Shortcut account.
  3. Choose which tables to sync.
  4. Wait for the initial sync to finish.
  5. Query your data in BigQuery or your favourite AI or BI tool.

Authenticating Shortcut

Authenticate with your API Key.

FieldDescription
API Key

Configuring the Shortcut connector

When you set up the connector, you provide:

FieldDescription
Start Date

Any data before this date will not be fetched.

Tables and columns synced from Shortcut

Kaivo syncs 23 tables from Shortcut into a dedicated dataset in your BigQuery warehouse. Click any table to see its columns and types.

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
typeSTRING
archivedBOOL
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
positionFLOAT64
startedBOOL
started_at_overrideSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • categories_milestones__categories (11 columns)
  • categories_milestones__key_result_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
positionFLOAT64
startedBOOL
started_at_overrideSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • categories_objectives__categories (11 columns)
  • categories_objectives__key_result_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
canonical_nameSTRING
created_atSTRING
enabledBOOL
entity_typeSTRING
field_typeSTRING
fixed_positionBOOL
idSTRING
nameSTRING
positionFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • custom-fields__story_types (4 columns)
  • custom-fields__values (9 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atSTRING
default_epic_state_idFLOAT64
entity_typeSTRING
idFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • epic-workflow__epic_states (12 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_state_idFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
milestone_idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
planned_start_dateSTRING
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__last_story_updateSTRING
stats__num_pointsFLOAT64
stats__num_points_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_points_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_points_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unestimatedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unstartedFLOAT64
stories_without_projectsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • epics__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__group_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__label_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__labels (13 columns)
  • epics__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__objective_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • epics__project_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
author_idSTRING
created_atSTRING
deletedBOOL
entity_typeSTRING
idFLOAT64
textSTRING
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • epics_comments__comments (11 columns)
  • epics_comments__comments__comments (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__comments__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__comments__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__comments__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_comments__mention_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
blockedBOOL
blockerBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_idFLOAT64
estimateFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
iteration_idFLOAT64
moved_atSTRING
nameSTRING
num_tasks_completedFLOAT64
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
story_typeSTRING
updated_atSTRING
workflow_idFLOAT64
workflow_state_idFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • epics_stories__comment_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__custom_fields (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__external_links (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__file_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__label_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__labels (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__linked_file_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__previous_iteration_ids (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__story_links (4 columns)
  • epics_stories__task_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
content_typeSTRING
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
filenameSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
sizeFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
uploader_idSTRING
urlSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • files__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • files__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • files__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • files__story_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idSTRING
mention_nameSTRING
nameSTRING
num_epics_startedFLOAT64
num_storiesFLOAT64
num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
num_stories_startedFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • groups__member_ids (4 columns)
  • groups__workflow_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
blockedBOOL
blockerBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_idFLOAT64
estimateFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
iteration_idFLOAT64
moved_atSTRING
nameSTRING
num_tasks_completedFLOAT64
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
story_typeSTRING
updated_atSTRING
workflow_idFLOAT64
workflow_state_idFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • groups_stories__comment_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__custom_fields (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__external_links (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__file_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__label_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__labels (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__linked_file_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__previous_iteration_ids (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__story_links (4 columns)
  • groups_stories__task_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
created_atSTRING
end_dateSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
start_dateSTRING
stats__num_pointsFLOAT64
stats__num_points_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_points_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_points_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unestimatedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unstartedFLOAT64
statusSTRING
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • iterations__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations__group_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations__label_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations__labels (4 columns)
  • iterations__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations__mention_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
blockedBOOL
blockerBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_idFLOAT64
estimateFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
iteration_idFLOAT64
moved_atSTRING
nameSTRING
num_tasks_completedFLOAT64
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
story_typeSTRING
updated_atSTRING
workflow_idFLOAT64
workflow_state_idFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • iterations_stories__comment_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__custom_fields (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__external_links (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__file_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__label_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__labels (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__linked_file_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__previous_iteration_ids (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__story_links (4 columns)
  • iterations_stories__task_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
colorSTRING
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
stats__num_epicsFLOAT64
stats__num_epics_completedFLOAT64
stats__num_epics_in_progressFLOAT64
stats__num_epics_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_epics_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_points_completedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_in_progressFLOAT64
stats__num_points_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_points_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_completedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_in_progressFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unestimatedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unstartedFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
idSTRING
mention_nameSTRING
nameSTRING
workspace2__url_slugSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • member__workspace2__estimate_scale (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atSTRING
created_without_inviteBOOL
disabledBOOL
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idSTRING
profile__deactivatedBOOL
profile__email_addressSTRING
profile__entity_typeSTRING
profile__gravatar_hashSTRING
profile__idSTRING
profile__is_ownerBOOL
profile__mention_nameSTRING
profile__nameSTRING
profile__two_factor_auth_activatedBOOL
roleSTRING
stateSTRING
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • members__group_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
positionFLOAT64
startedBOOL
started_at_overrideSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • milestones__categories (11 columns)
  • milestones__key_result_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_state_idFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
milestone_idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
planned_start_dateSTRING
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__last_story_updateSTRING
stats__num_pointsFLOAT64
stats__num_points_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_points_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_points_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unestimatedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unstartedFLOAT64
stories_without_projectsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • milestones_epics__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__group_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__label_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__labels (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__objective_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • milestones_epics__project_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
global_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
positionFLOAT64
startedBOOL
started_at_overrideSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • objectives__categories (11 columns)
  • objectives__key_result_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
archivedBOOL
completedBOOL
created_atSTRING
deadlineSTRING
entity_typeSTRING
epic_state_idFLOAT64
global_idSTRING
group_idSTRING
idFLOAT64
milestone_idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
planned_start_dateSTRING
positionFLOAT64
requested_by_idSTRING
startedBOOL
started_atSTRING
stateSTRING
stats__last_story_updateSTRING
stats__num_pointsFLOAT64
stats__num_points_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_points_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_points_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_points_unstartedFLOAT64
stats__num_related_documentsFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_backlogFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_doneFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_startedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_totalFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unestimatedFLOAT64
stats__num_stories_unstartedFLOAT64
stories_without_projectsFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • objectives_epics__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__group_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__label_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__labels (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__objective_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • objectives_epics__project_ids (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
app_urlSTRING
author_idSTRING
created_atSTRING
deletedBOOL
entity_typeSTRING
idFLOAT64
linked_to_slackBOOL
positionFLOAT64
story_idFLOAT64
textSTRING
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • stories_comments__group_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • stories_comments__member_mention_ids (4 columns)
  • stories_comments__mention_ids (4 columns)
  • stories_comments__reactions (4 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
versionSTRING
changed_atSTRING
idSTRING
member_idSTRING
primary_idFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • story_history__actions (21 columns)
  • story_history__actions__follower_ids (4 columns)
  • story_history__actions__owner_ids (4 columns)
  • story_history__actions__task_ids (4 columns)
  • story_history__references (8 columns)
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
auto_assign_ownerBOOL
created_atSTRING
default_state_idFLOAT64
entity_typeSTRING
idFLOAT64
nameSTRING
team_idFLOAT64
updated_atSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Nested subtables

Repeating fields are split into their own tables, listed here with their column counts.

  • workflows__project_ids (4 columns)
  • workflows__states (15 columns)

How the Shortcut sync works

After the first load, Kaivo keeps your BigQuery warehouse up to date for you. Where Shortcut supports it, each sync pulls only new and changed records so it stays fast; otherwise it refreshes the whole table. Every record keeps its original ID, so you won't get duplicate rows.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the initial sync take for Shortcut?

It depends on how much history is in your Shortcut account. Most initial syncs finish within minutes, while large accounts can take a few hours. After that, syncs only fetch new and changed records, so they're much faster.

Can I sync only some tables or columns?

Yes. You pick which tables to sync when you set up the connection and can change the selection later. Tables you don't select are never copied to your warehouse.

What happens when Shortcut's schema changes?

New fields are never added automatically. You choose which fields to sync, so data you haven't selected (sensitive personal data, for example) never lands in your warehouse. When a new field appears, it becomes available for you to add. What happens to removed or renamed fields depends on a table's sync mode: full-refresh tables always match what's currently in Shortcut, so dropped fields disappear, while incremental tables keep their existing columns and history, so an old field stays and newly added fields fill in over time.

How do I handle GDPR or data deletion requests?

Your data lives in your own Kaivo-managed BigQuery warehouse, so the most direct option is to delete or anonymise specific records right in BigQuery. If you delete data in Shortcut instead, full-refresh tables drop it on the next sync, while incremental tables keep it, so you would remove the row in BigQuery or ask us to run a full refresh. To remove everything, delete the Shortcut connector in Kaivo and all of its synced data is deleted with it.

Common use cases for Shortcut data

Iteration velocity

Use stories and iterations to measure velocity and completion rates.

Epic progress

Track epics and their stories to report on progress against larger initiatives.

Cycle time

Analyse story states and timestamps to measure how long work takes.

Team throughput

Break stories down by group to monitor throughput and workload.

Use Shortcut data in your AI and BI tools

Once Shortcut data lands in your Kaivo-managed BigQuery warehouse, you can explore it with AI tools or any BI tool that connects to BigQuery. Here's how the most common destinations work with Shortcut data.

Claude

Use Kaivo's MCP server to give Claude secure, workspace-scoped access to your data. Setup guide →

Power BI

Microsoft's BI tool with a native BigQuery connector. Supports direct query and scheduled refresh. Setup guide →

Data Studio

Free Google BI tool with native BigQuery support. One-click connection to your Kaivo warehouse; great for SMB teams on Google Workspace. Setup guide →

Tableau

The premium analytics standard, with native BigQuery integration. Setup guide →

Google Sheets

Use Connected Sheets to query BigQuery directly from a spreadsheet, with no SQL. Setup guide →

Excel

Connect via Power Query's BigQuery connector. Setup guide →

Metabase

Open-source BI tool with strong BigQuery support. Setup guide →

See our pricing page for Shortcut connector pricing and plan details.

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