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Features

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the key features that make NASA - Not Another Standup App a powerful tool for Agile teams.

Key Features

Meeting Templates

Save time setting up new streams with pre-configured templates for common agile ceremonies:

  • 11 templates available: Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, One-on-One, Brainstorming, and Project Kickoff

  • Automatic configuration: Each template sets appropriate questions, meeting type, and time allocations

  • Customizable: Start with a template and adjust to your team's needs

Learn more: See Meeting Templates

Stream-Based Architecture

  • Multiple streams: Manage different meeting types and teams separately

  • Quick switching: Easy navigation between streams via dropdown

  • Independent settings: Each stream has its own configuration and participants

Comprehensive Jira Integration

  • Board linking: Connect streams to specific Jira boards

  • Issue suggestions: Automatic filtering of relevant issues

  • Create & update: Manage Jira issues without leaving NASA

  • Personal view: Customized issue filters per user

Team Journal

  • Meeting documentation: Automatic capture of all meeting outcomes

  • Confluence export: Share meeting results with broader audience

  • Historical tracking: Browse past meetings by date

  • Follow-up items: Track action items across meetings

Flexible Meeting Types

Two distinct meeting formats optimized for different purposes:

Feature Comparison

Feature

Standup

Team Meeting

Timer

Per user or total

Per agenda topic

Item Creation During Meeting

No

Extensive (Scrum Master & Coverer)

Agenda Topics

No

Yes

Team Update Preview

No

Yes

Follow-up Flagging

Yes

Yes

Emoji Reactions

Yes

Yes

Jira Integration

Yes

Yes

Slack Notifications

Yes

Yes

Meeting Templates

Yes

Yes

Preparation Features

  • My Update: Individual preparation area

  • Suggested Issues: Smart filtering based on board and user

  • Team Preview: See others' updates before Team Meetings

  • Copy & Paste: Reuse items from previous meetings

Live Meeting Capabilities

  • Meeting Lobby: See who's ready before starting

  • Flexible timers: Different options for Standups vs Team Meetings

  • Real-time collaboration: Add and edit items during Team Meetings

  • Emoji reactions: Quick feedback without interrupting flow

Analytics & Insights

  • My Overview: Personal dashboard with activity metrics

  • Meeting analytics: Time spent per topic/person

  • Progress tracking: Visual charts of work completion

  • Sprint insights: Understand team velocity and patterns

Communication & Notifications

  • Slack integration: Meeting reminders and updates

  • Customizable alerts: Control notification timing and content

  • Status updates: Keep team informed of changes

User Management

  • Role-based permissions: Scrum Master, Coverer, and Participant roles

  • Flexible assignment: Change roles as team evolves

  • Stream-specific roles: Different permissions per stream

Customization Options

  • Custom questions: Tailor meeting questions to your process

  • Adjustable timers: Fine-tune time allocations

  • Filter configuration: Create custom issue filters

  • Logo customization: Brand your streams

Next: Explore User Guides by Role for role-specific guidance, or check out FAQ & Troubleshooting for answers to common questions.