Quickstart

Set up your agency workflow in 5 minutes. Create a workspace, start your first project, and begin tracking billable hours.

1. Create Your Account

Go to studio.gitscrum.com:

1. Click Continue with Google or Continue with GitHub
2. Complete the 2-step onboarding:

- Step 1: Set your username, timezone, and workspace name - Step 2: Configure your work schedule (optional)

Your workspace URL will be: studio.gitscrum.com/your-agency-name

2. Create Your First Project

From the workspace dashboard:

1. Click New Project (top right)
2. Enter project name and optional description
3. Set visibility: Private or Public
4. Click Create

GitScrum creates a Kanban board with default columns: Backlog → To Do → In Progress → Done

3. Invite Your Team

Navigate to Team Members in the sidebar:

1. Click Add Member
2. Enter email addresses
3. Assign roles:

Team members receive an email invitation with direct access.

4. Work with the Kanban Board

Open any project to access the board:

Create Tasks

• Click + at the top of any column
• Enter title, press Enter
• Drag tasks between columns as work progresses

Task Details

Click any task card to open the detail panel:

• Assignee — Who's responsible
• Labels — Categorize by type or priority
• Time Estimate — Set expected hours
• Due Date — Track deadlines
• Checklist — Break down into subtasks

Keyboard Shortcuts

5. Track Time

Log billable hours directly on tasks:

Timer Method

1. Open a task
2. Click the Play button
3. Work on the task
4. Click Stop when done

Manual Entry

1. Open task → Log Time
2. Enter hours, minutes, and description
3. Mark as Billable if applicable
4. Save

Access Time Tracking in the sidebar for:

• Analytics — Total hours, daily averages, team productivity
• Reports — Export timesheet data by project, user, or date range
• Budget Overview — Track hours vs. estimates

6. Run Sprints (Optional)

For time-boxed iterations:

1. Navigate to Sprints in the project sidebar
2. Click Create Sprint
3. Set title, start date, and end date
4. Assign tasks from the backlog

Monitor progress with:

• Burndown Chart — Track remaining work
• Sprint Health — Velocity and scope changes
• Sprint KPIs — Completion rate metrics

7. For Agency Owners: ClientFlow

Manage clients and billing under ClientFlow in the sidebar:

Add Clients

1. Click New Client
2. Enter name, email, and address
3. Assign projects to clients

Create Invoices

1. Open a client → New Invoice
2. Add line items (or import from tracked hours)
3. Set due date and payment terms
4. Send directly or export PDF

Send Proposals

1. Client detail → New Proposal
2. Add project scope and pricing
3. Track status: Draft → Sent → Viewed → Approved

Track Payments

• Pipeline view — See proposals, invoices, and change requests
• Paid vs Pending — Real-time revenue metrics
• Overdue alerts — Never miss a payment

Workspace Navigation

Next Steps

You're set up. Explore these features:

• How GitScrum Works — Architecture and core concepts
• Kanban Board — Master drag-and-drop workflow
• Sprint Planning — Time-boxed iterations
• Time Tracking — Billable hours and reports
• ClientFlow — Clients, invoicing and proposals

Get Help

• Browse the Overview for platform capabilities
• Contact support