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# Shortcut

export const title_0 = "Shortcut";

## Prerequisites

Before you can add the connection, you must generate an API token from your Shortcut account:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Log in to your Shortcut account at [https://app.shortcut.com/](https://app.shortcut.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click your profile icon in the lower-left corner, then select **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to **API Tokens** under your account settings.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Generate Token** to create a new API token, then copy it and store it securely.
  </Step>
</Steps>

For more information, see the [Shortcut API Tokens page](https://app.shortcut.com/settings/account/api-tokens).

## Setup Guide

Follow these steps to connect Shortcut to your Connect AI account:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the **Sources** page of the Connect AI navigation menu.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **+ Add Connection** in the upper-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Type *Shortcut* into the search field, then click the data source name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    On the **Basic Settings** tab of the new connection, enter a connection name or keep the default name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the **API Key** obtained from your Shortcut account.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    At the top of the Connect AI **Add {title_0} Connection** page, click **Save & Test**.

    * If the connection test succeeds, a **Connection successfully saved** message appears, indicating that your connection has been created. The **Status** on the **Edit Connection** page also changes to **Authenticated**. View the data model of your successful connection in the right pane of the **Edit Connection** page, in the **Data Model** tab.
    * If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Connect AI displays error messages under the required fields with missing data. Some data sources require that you sign in directly to the source website. If you did not, an error message appears under the **Sign in** button. Correct the errors and try again.
    * Unsuccessful connections are saved as drafts and have a **Status** of **Not Authenticated**. You can return to the connection and authenticate it later.
  </Step>
</Steps>