Frequently Asked Questions
“So storywise is just an AI wrapper, right?”
No, storywise is far more than just an AI wrapper. While storywise does integrate AI capabilities to enhance the requirements engineering process, it’s a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for creating, managing, and communicating software requirements effectively.
What makes storywise different from a simple AI tool?
storywise offers a complete requirements management system with features like:
- Structured filing system for organizing requirements and maintaining cost control
- Version control and comparison to track changes between different specification versions
- Inheritance of acceptance criteria across related requirements
- Customizable document output in Word or PDF formats
- Integration with project management tools like JIRA
- Linking capabilities for mockups, effort estimates, and related entities
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation and editing
- Comprehensive cost tracking across the entire project
Why can’t I just use a generic AI tool to write my requirements?
Generic AI tools lack the specialized structure, workflow, and integration capabilities that storywise provides. While they might help draft text, they don’t offer the complete ecosystem needed for professional requirements management, version control, team collaboration, and seamless handoff to development teams.
Is it possible to map the “Definition of Done”?
Yes, storywise fully supports “Definition of Done” mapping through several features:
- Customizable acceptance criteria for each user story
- Ability to attach images and mockups directly to requirements
- Integration with design tools like Figma through links
- Detailed descriptions that can clarify completion criteria
Are Jira-edited User Stories and Epics synced back to storywise?
Yes, we support bi-directional synchronization with Jira. The backend functionality is already implemented and we’re expanding it to provide even better integration with existing projects. Specifically:
- You can download epics and stories from Jira into storywise
- Our system intelligently merges your storywise stories into existing Jira epics
- The system preserves the relationship between requirements in both systems
Can the format of “Acceptance Criteria” be changed, e.g., to bullet points?
Currently, this is not supported. The acceptance criteria format is standardized to maintain consistency across projects, but you can always use the description as you like.
Can test cases be automatically derived from storywise + acceptance criteria?
This feature is not currently available. We’re looking for test customers to help us develop this functionality - please contact us if this would be valuable for your organization.
Is there a way to automatically group user stories that logically belong together across multiple epics as features?
Automated grouping isn’t available yet, but you can manually group related stories. This manual grouping is fully supported in:
- Exports to documentation
- Jira/Azure/Devops integration
- Price information summaries
- Version comparisons
How does storywise represent dependencies and releases, for example, to define an MVP?
storywise includes a comprehensive release management system where you can:
- Assign tickets to releases
- Group requirements by release in exports (docx, project management tools like jira)
- Filter price information by release
- Include release information in Jira synchronization
- Compare versions with different releases switched on/off
Is storywise limited to the “User Stories” documentation format?
No, storywise is flexible in its documentation approach. In addition to structured user stories, you can use a less structured “requirements text” format where you can simply add text without adhering to the user story structure.
Can I reorder and move items around?
Yes, you can easily reorder and move items. Look for the three dots button at the top left of the table interface, which provides access to reordering, moving, and other organizational functions.
Can I add my own prompts?
This feature is coming very soon and is nearly complete. You’ll be able to add context specific to your company and even more granular context for each individual project, allowing the AI to generate more tailored and relevant suggestions.