Getting Started

This guide will help you install NASA - Not Another Standup App and get your team up and running quickly.

Installation & Setup

Installing from Marketplace

1. Open Jira and go to Apps → Explore more apps (or visit the Atlassian Marketplace).

2. Search for "NASA – Not Another Standup App."

3. Select the app listing, then click Get app or Free trial.

4. Confirm any permissions (read/write on Jira issues, user data, etc.).

5. Complete installation. A success message typically appears in Jira.

Note: You need Site Admin (Cloud) or System Admin (Data Center/Server) privileges to install Marketplace apps.

Post-Installation Checks

• Verify NASA in the Jira App Menu:
  Ensure the "NASA" icon is visible under Apps.

• Access Permissions:
  If restricted by user groups, verify that your team is included.

• Create a Test Stream:
  Add one or two teammates to ensure everything works as expected.

Quick Start Guide

This section will help you get up and running with NASA in just a few minutes.

Creating Your First Stream

Access NASA from the App Menu.

Click "Create New Stream" or the "+" button.

Select Your Board: 

NASA meeting streams must be connected to a Jira board. This will determine which issues are then displayed to users by the app.

Click on the “Jira Board“ dropdown to reveal your available options. 

Select which Board you want to connect from the dropdown.

Under “Name of Meeting Stream“ you can give individual teams dedicated standup stream names to differentiate them. 

Change the logo for your meeting stream by clicking on “Change Logo“ to upload a new image.
Once you are done click on “Next” to proceed to the next step.

Step 2 - Which Issues should we suggest: 

Give a name to your suggested issues which will be displayed to your participants when preparing for a standup meeting.

Select which Jira issues you want to see - you can choose from:

• “Priority“,

• “Issue Type“,

• “Status”, or

• “By Jira Issue Filter“.

Once you have chosen one of the options (for example: "Issue Type"), you'll have the option to refine that selection. In this case, you'll be able to choose from the issue types available in your project (for example: “Task“).

For more information on the different types of suggested Jira Issue selections you can choose from, click here.

Once you are done, click “Next” to proceed to the next step.

Select your Scrum Master and participants: 

Click on the “Scrum Master“ to add your Scrum Master. 

By default, the creator of the stream will show as Scrum Master.

Start typing the name of the Jira user whom you want to set as Scrum Master.

Click on the name of the user once it appears to select it.

Click on the “Coverers“ to add a coverer for when your Scrum Master is not available.

Start typing the name of the Jira user that you want to set as Coverer.

Click on the name of the user once it appears in order to select it.

To add Participants, click on the check boxes next to their names to add them to your stream.

Once you are done click on “Next” to proceed to the next step.

Meeting Questions: 

Click on the text fields to start creating your custom questions, or click on "Next" to save the the default questions in your stream.

Each question can be edited, deleted, or rearranged according to your team’s preference.

Additional questions can be added to the stream by clicking on the “Add question“ button

Once an additional text field has been added, you'll be prompted to write your additional question.

Click on the “check“ button to submit your question to the stream.

Once done, click “Next” to proceed to the next step.

Select the Number of Meetings per Week: 
Make sure to click the “check” mark for each day of the week when standup meetings will occur.

Click on “Select Time” to change at what time your meeting is taking place.

Click on your team’s preferred meeting time to select it.

Select your Project Cadence based on frequency.

Once you are done, click on “Next” to proceed to the next step.

Duration: 

Click on the dropdown to select your standup meeting duration.
Please note that you can select between "Total Length" and "Time per Participant".

• Total Length: If you and your team dedicate a fixed amount of time to your standup meetings, you can select this option and enter your desired duration time, for example: 15 minutes.

• Time per Participant: If you do not have a fixed amount of time for standup meetings, you can allow a specific amount of time per participant, for example, 3 minutes per participant.

Once you have selected your standup meeting duration, click on “Finish” to finalise the setup process.

Running Your First Meeting

1. Preparation Phase:

   • Each participant opens "My Update" before the meeting

   • Add relevant Jira issues and text items

   • Answer the standard questions (What did you do yesterday? What will you do today? Any blockers?)

2. Live Meeting:

   • Scrum Master starts the meeting when everyone is ready

   • Each participant shares their update when it's their turn

   • Important items can be flagged for follow-up

   • Scrum Master ends the meeting when complete

3. Review Team Journal:

   • After the meeting, check the Team Journal to see the complete record

   • Follow up on any flagged items

Next Steps

Now that you've set up your first stream and run a meeting, you can:

• Explore Core Concepts & Navigation to learn more about streams, user roles, and the NASA interface

• Dive into Meeting Settings to customize your meetings

• Learn about Team Meetings for more complex agenda-based discussions

• Check out Features to discover all the capabilities of NASA

For role-specific guidance, see our User Guides by Role section.