Connect Shortcut and Xero
Integrate Shortcut with Xero to automate workflows, sync data between apps, and eliminate repetitive tasks with AI-powered automation.
Create or Update Contact in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Create Project in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Create Purchase Order in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Create New Quote in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Find a Purchase Order in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Popular Shortcut + Xero flows
Start from a real workflow other teams are already running.
Choose a trigger
Shortcut
When this happens...
When a new category is created
When a new epic is created
When a new iteration is created
Choose an action
Xero
Automatically do this!
Create or Update Contact
Create Project
Create Purchase Order
Create New Quote
Find a Purchase Order
Find Invoice
Find Contact
Add Note to Invoice
Add Stock Items
Create Bank Transfer
Create an Xero Invoice
Get Balance Sheet
Get Report of Profit and Loss
Create or Update Contact in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowCreate Project in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowCreate Purchase Order in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowCreate New Quote in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowFind a Purchase Order in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowFind Invoice in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowFind Contact in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowAdd Note to Invoice in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowAdd Stock Items to Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowCreate Bank Transfer in Xero when When a new category is created in Shortcut
Use this flowSupported Triggers & Actions
Everything you can automate between Shortcut and Xero.
When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
When a new category is created
Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new category is created in the account.
When a new epic is created
Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new epic is created in the account.
When a new iteration is created
Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new iteration is created in the account.
New Contact
Triggers when you add a new contact
New Quote
Triggers when a new quote is created
New Credit Note
Triggers When A New Credit Note Is Created
Do thisActions
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Shortcut integrations.
Create Story
Create a story with title and workflow state. Optionally add description, owners, labels, tasks, deadline, custom fields.
Search Stories
Find stories in your Shortcut workspace using a text query or filters.
Create Category
Create a category in Shortcut.
Create Label
Create a new label and set its name, optional description, color, and external ID.
Create Epic
Create a new epic in a Shortcut project.
List Categories
Gets a list of all categories and their attributes in Shortcut.
Learn how to build your first workflow
Follow a simple walkthrough to create, test, and launch your first automation.
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Connect your apps
Link the apps you want to automate.
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Configure your workflow
Set up triggers, actions, and map your data.
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Test & publish
Test your workflow and publish it.
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About Shortcut
Shortcut is a project management tool designed to help teams plan, collaborate, and track their work efficiently. It offers features like task management, workflow automation, and team collaboration to streamline project execution.
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About Xero
Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small and medium-sized businesses. It connects business owners with their financial data and advisors anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign up for a free viaSocket account, then authorize both your Shortcut and Xero accounts. From there, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other. Your first workflow can be live in under five minutes.
Yes. viaSocket uses instant triggers where available, so data moves between Shortcut and Xero as soon as the event happens. Scheduled polling triggers run at a maximum interval of 15 minutes.
Yes. You can map specific fields, apply filters to skip records that do not match your conditions, and transform values before they reach Xero. No coding required.
Yes. You can set up a workflow where Shortcut triggers actions in Xero, and a separate workflow where Xero triggers actions in Shortcut. Both run independently and in real time.
viaSocket logs every run so you can see exactly what succeeded and what failed. Failed tasks can be retried from the dashboard without re-configuring the workflow.
Yes, there is a free plan that covers basic workflows between Shortcut and Xero. Paid plans unlock higher task limits, faster polling, and advanced features like multi-step workflows and conditional logic.
No. The entire Shortcut and Xero integration is built through a visual, point-and-click interface. Code blocks are available if you want them, but they are never required.
