Sho is an autonomous agent with its own cloud computer. Talk to it by voice or text, hand it work, and it carries that work out in the background. It remembers your conversations and notes between sessions. Open it from the left activity bar.
Sho is in early alpha for organizations with voice mode enabled.
Pivot 0.7 replaces Pivot 0.6 and is much stronger at financial modeling and is especially strong on financial model auditing. If you already use Pivot, you're upgraded automatically. /financial-model-audit now switches to Pivot 0.7 on its own.
Shortcut can work with Word and PowerPoint files alongside your spreadsheets, and file previews stay clean and readable—so opening a document no longer clutters your view with cell controls.
You can see exactly how many conversation credits each task costs right in the context tooltip, and organization credit usage displays are clearer—so there's no more guessing where your credits went.
You can approve actions right from Manage mode, and running a Memory Doctor review no longer wipes out the message you were typing—so refining what Shortcut remembers won't cost you your work.
Your first visit is simpler and recovers gracefully when something goes wrong, and the isolated GCP sandbox runtime is now stable in production—so file operations and sessions hold up more reliably.
Shortcut can work with several Excel files open at once instead of tripping over multiple processes, and Anthropic-powered responses stream more reliably so long answers no longer stall midway.
Terra, Luna, DeepSeek V4 Flash, and Kimi K3 join the model picker, and each model now shows an explicit cost rating so you can weigh speed and price before you pick. Free and Pro plans default to Luna out of the box.
Click a linked file in the CLI and it opens right on your machine, so you can jump from a reference to the actual spreadsheet without hunting for it. Excel screenshots and workspace downloads are also more reliable.
The desktop app now matches Shortcut's design and supports @ file mentions just like the CLI, so you can reference files inline without switching tools. Larger file uploads are also more reliable.
Gemini 3.5 and 3.6 are available in the model picker, and helper responses now stream in as they're generated instead of appearing all at once. Sign-in alerts are clearer when something goes wrong.
You can pick Claude Opus 5 in the model selector for stronger results on complex spreadsheet work, and share links now tell you clearly when they've expired instead of leaving you guessing.
Type @ to autocomplete Excel sheet names instead of typing them by hand, and a batch of billing fixes keeps your credits and plan changes accurate. Follow-up suggestions show up reliably again.
Admins can now pick an organization-wide default model so everyone starts on the right one, and Gemini fans can bring their own API key. A billing bug that expired personal plans too early is fixed.
The new GPT-5.6 Sol model powers your agent for stronger results, and the model picker now surfaces clearer ratings so you can pick the right model faster. Credit renewals after an upgrade top-up now behave correctly.
A new fast mode speeds up agent responses across providers, and templates open more quickly by skipping unnecessary checks. Pivot model usage is now priced accurately so your credits reflect real usage.
Your ShortcutXL work is protected when you navigate away, and templates load reliably without permission errors. Behind-the-scenes stability fixes keep streaming responses flowing smoothly instead of stalling.
Credit handling is more accurate and transparent—running low on credits is now flagged as a billing issue with clear messaging, and web search costs are billed consistently through your credits. Enterprise invites and team memberships also behave more reliably.
A new high-performance calculation engine powers Shortcut on the web, so large spreadsheets open and recalculate more quickly. Dashboard links also point to the right place again.
v0.9.5 adds expanded Workspaces, Project-level context, faster and more accurate web search for data enrichment, and scheduled agent Loops. It also includes major reliability improvements for Excel checkpointing, file handling, agent startup, billing/credits, auth, and team workflows.
Excel users can work with Shortcut AI without losing their unsaved changes—the add-in now preserves your file's save state and dirty status when AI agents make edits to your spreadsheet.
Shortcut introduces dedicated AI subagents that work collaboratively in shared workspaces, plus an inline panel for discovering and sharing spreadsheet skills across your team.
Shortcut's AI gets smarter with upgraded Claude models and deeper thinking capabilities, while Excel users can access Shortcut directly through a new add-in panel.
Enterprise accounts get automatic seat management based on contract terms, while workspace chat file sharing works correctly with clickable links that actually open your files.
Your spreadsheet calculations run in more secure isolated environments, while file storage operations are better protected against unauthorized access and data corruption.
Account security is strengthened with improved authentication protections, while cloud workbook operations and dashboard navigation work more reliably across sessions.
Upgrading your account is more straightforward with clearer guidance, while importing Excel workbooks handles complex files more safely and reliably.
Complex formulas and data operations run significantly faster, while team administrators gain granular control over member capabilities and AI model access.
AI suggestions appear exactly when you need them without duplicates, while complex spreadsheet operations complete reliably without interruption.
Excel users get a cleaner workspace experience with improved settings interface and popup notifications that respect your dismissal choices.
Google Sheets users can now access ShortcutXL's advanced AI capabilities directly within their spreadsheets, bringing the same powerful analysis and formula generation to your existing Google workspace.
Mobile users get consistent AI assistance without connection issues, while Fast Mode toggle works reliably across all devices for quicker responses when you need them.
ShortcutXL runs faster with improved memory management and fewer interruptions, while new conversations automatically use the upgraded engine for better results.
Administrators can view dashboards across multiple teams and share skills directly with specific teams, making resource management more flexible and efficient.
Team administrators can now remove multiple members at once instead of deleting them one by one, while Excel users skip the setup flow and jump straight into their work.
Team administrators can now manage member roles and Fast Mode settings directly, while organizations get improved dashboard visibility and peer sharing capabilities.
Businesses can now request self-hosted demos and admin access through dedicated lead capture, while Excel sessions automatically recover when authentication expires.
Invite and share modals get a cleaner design for easier sharing, while the onboarding flow reliably guides new users to file creation without getting stuck.
New users get guided through a 4-step setup process to get started faster, while Excel users can preserve their workbook's calculation settings when running Shortcut code.
The Excel add-in gets a friendlier look with Shortcut's block-art mascot replacing the old logo, while credit pricing adjusts to $0.10 per extra credit for better sustainability.
Excel add-in gets enhanced security controls and permissions management, while password fields no longer interfere with browser autofill when setting up credentials.
Access the latest Claude Opus model with 1 million token context for handling massive datasets, while Excel users get improved add-in functionality.
The skills panel gets a cleaner, more focused design by removing clutter, while Excel users get enhanced compatibility for working with Shortcut's AI features directly in their spreadsheets.
Teams can now connect their own AI models using custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints, while a streamlined skill sharing system prevents conflicts when multiple people edit the same skills.
Dashboards you create are automatically set to private by default to protect your work, while team admins can monitor credit usage across all team members in one overview.
Connect to databases using secure OAuth 2.0 authentication that persists across browser sessions, while improved external service commands help AI find the right tools faster.
Shortcut warns you before opening Excel files that are too large for AI features, while a new wardrobe system lets you customize Shorty's appearance to match your style.
Ask Shorty quick questions without interrupting your work using /btw, while workspace-level database connections let teams share data sources seamlessly.
The redesigned command drawer groups all tools by category in one place, while team management shows your logged-in email for clearer account context.
Use the new /voice command for hands-free spreadsheet work, while students save 50% with email verification.
Organize your team with sub-teams and permissions, revisit past conversations with chat history, and billing and infrastructure reliability improvements.
Account deletion and credit processing are more reliable and accurate for all users.
Navigate your AI skills faster with the new tab-based layout replacing collapsible sections, while credit tracking and plan management work more accurately for teams and individuals.
Find files instantly in your workspace with the new search filter, while backend upgrades make file operations faster and more reliable across the platform.
AI control settings now clearly explain what each option does and which features require paid plans, while chart analysis gets smarter at understanding Excel and Google Sheets visualizations.
Shortcut's file handling now uses cloud-based storage for better reliability, and internal performance testing runs more consistently to keep the app fast.
Change your account password directly in settings for better security, and access your personal shortcuts from any chat conversation without switching contexts.
Choose between Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT 5.4 models for different AI capabilities, plus secure 3D payment authentication handles subscription billing smoothly.
Set different AI effort levels for each conversation tab and reliably stop agent tasks without unexpected resumptions interrupting your workflow.
Review Excel operations before they execute to catch potential issues, and see exactly when your daily free credits reset in subscription settings.
View your conversation history while the AI agent is working without interrupting tasks, and Excel border colors display correctly in all formats.
Browse and restore automatic workbook snapshots from previous agent turns, and get more precise cell styling controls with better memory management to prevent Excel crashes.
Each chat tab gets its own turbo mode switch for flexible AI speed control, and files open safely in new tabs when agents are working to prevent interruptions.
Shortcut opens .xlsm Excel files with macro warnings for safety, and you get plan credits instantly when subscribing instead of waiting for the next billing cycle.
Shortcut creates restore points only before major changes to save memory, and teams can connect external apps through secure webhook notifications.
Built-in tutorials guide you through Shortcut's features step-by-step, and you can now copy attachments between workbooks without re-uploading files.
Cleaner screenshot tools for better visual context, plus billing and credit display fixes for teams.
Enhanced chat input with better controls and zoom buttons for file previews, plus streamlined skill sharing with team submission workflows.
Added section-based filtering to organize your session history, and streamlined team invites with batch email pasting for faster onboarding.
Added SSO enforcement controls for team security, and improved workspace file handling with better archiving and cross-tab execution locks.
Introduced a skills marketplace for discovering team capabilities, and added a session gallery to browse, archive, and restore your chat history.
Edit text files directly in the source preview panel and set your preferred AI thinking depth in Settings for better total control with zero friction.
Create and share skills with your teammates and upload larger files into Shortcut.
Now powered by Claude Opus 4.6, Shortcut delivers noticeably faster and more accurate results. We’ve also introduced a memory system: Shortcut now remembers your preferences and conversation history to give you smarter, more personalized assistance.
Added email notifications when skills are shared with you and improved the skill proposal experience with better defaults.
Skills are now accessible as slash commands in chat, Shortcut can handle larger CSV files, and you can more easily open files in the desktop app.
Added 10 new data provider integrations, expanded file format support beyond PDF, and fixed issues with desktop theme switching.
Fixed Excel add-in detection issues and desktop app version display, plus improved API capabilities for paid users.
Better Excel add-in support for named ranges, improved cell styling with borders, and easier desktop app downloads and updates.
Introducing 10 major capabilities that make Shortcut the most powerful Excel AI agent available for enterprise teams. Read more at https://shortcut.ai/blog/posts/v0-6-release
Fixed file upload issues in desktop app, made PDF processing 20x faster, and resolved Excel add-in problems with duplicate taskpanes and missing files.
Fixed Excel add-in issues where trace buttons appeared incorrectly and file downloads weren't working properly.
Added a new workspace files browser to easily access your uploaded documents, and fixed Google login to always let you choose your account.
Fixed PDF document processing issues and improved the Google login experience to be more reliable.
Improved blurry text in Excel add-in on high-resolution displays and added the ability to preview PDF files before working with them.
Fixed authentication issues, improved AI agent reliability, and added better spreadsheet manipulation capabilities.
We've brought back the audit button in chat suggestions and made formulas simpler and more consistently formatted.
Fixed issues where uploaded files weren't included in prompts, and prevented accidental message submission while files are still uploading.
We've improved Excel operations, added new integration capabilities, and fixed authentication issues to make your spreadsheet work more reliably.
We've made signing in easier, fixed Excel import issues, and added powerful new analysis capabilities to help us work more efficiently.
File uploads are now more reliable with better naming, and working with Excel files is significantly faster thanks to performance improvements.
File uploads are now more reliable and faster, plus we've streamlined the approval process to keep your workflow moving smoothly.
You can now import CSV files directly, and our AI gives cleaner formula suggestions without showing its work.
We've streamlined your AI interactions and made file handling more reliable, so you can focus on getting work done without interruptions.
We've improved our infrastructure to make Shortcut more stable and reliable for your daily work.
You now have more control over settings. We've also improved the Excel add-in performance and visual clarity.
We've polished up the login process so you can get to your spreadsheets faster.
We changes our domain name to shortcut.ai, improved the sign-in experience, added keyboard shortcuts, and added multi-file support.
Power users can now set up automated workflows to process many spreadsheets at once.
We've squashed some bugs that were causing the app to freeze occasionally.
We've made Shortcut faster and more reliable behind the scenes.
Get notified about your credit usage, and enjoy more reliable connections that automatically reconnect if interrupted.
Analyze large spreadsheets faster, create automation keys, and set up automatic follow-ups.
Reviewing AI changes is now easier with a redesigned panel, plus the mobile experience is better than ever.
Easily go back to any point in your conversation, create pivot tables with AI help, and trace your formulas with visual highlighting.
Go back and edit what you said, see when you're running low on conversation space, and restore to any point easily.
The AI now suggests what to do next, you can add notes to cells across all platforms, and the desktop app updates automatically.
Get a comprehensive analysis of any spreadsheet, upload text files, and enjoy a smoother experience overall.
Customize your charts with more options for colors, legends, and sizing.
Ask the AI to plan out what it's going to do before making changes. Perfect for complex tasks.
Get the new desktop app for Mac and Windows, and enterprise teams can now sign in with their company accounts.
Unlock achievements as you use Shortcut, and see where the AI gets its information with citation cards.
A completely redesigned formula tracer shows you exactly what each cell depends on, with clear labels you can understand.
We can now ship improvements to you faster with our new release system.
Tell the AI about your preferences through a friendly conversation, stop it anytime, and reference other workbooks in Excel.
The AI now sees which cells you have selected, making it easier to ask questions about specific data.
The same great experience whether you're on the web, in Excel, or in Google Sheets. Plus, review AI changes before they happen.