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title: "Use the run shortcut in Slack to create Jira issues"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/JIFS/722600276/Use%20the%20run%20shortcut%20in%20Slack%20to%20create%20Jira%20issues"
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> Macro (aura-html)

# Overview

Run a shortcut to kick off the Jira issue creation process from anywhere within Slack.

- Users need to connect their Slack and Jira accounts to get started.
- The project and issue type will be defaulted based on the user's preferences.