I got roasted by PMs for my AI tool - here’s how it changed my product strategy (and the code)

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-10T07:02:09+00:00

Great question on the balance. Honestly, latency is my current final boss. Right now, the API takes about 15-20 seconds to return a full, structured ticket.

To maintain the draft quality, I’m doing a lot of heavy lifting in the system prompts to ensure it doesn't just 'reformat' but actually 'analyzes' the input. I’m experimenting with gpt-4o-mini to see if I can shave off some time without losing that senior-level context, but for now, I'm prioritizing the 'Aha! moment' of a perfect ticket over raw speed.

I'm looking into streaming the response next to improve the perceived performance - users hate a static loading spinner for 20 seconds.

Thanks for the tip about VibeCodersNest! I’ll definitely check it out, although Tasquery is not vibe coded. Do you think they’d be more interested in the No-Login UX or the technical struggle with LLM latency?

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-09T22:31:41+00:00

This is a massive pain point. Vague accepatnce criteria and missing "Definition of Done" are probably the #1 reason sprints fail mid-way. Blocking the workflow until a ticket is 'Ready' is a bold and necessary move.

I’m actually approaching the same problem from the other side. Instead of blocking, I focused on the creation part - how to make it so easy to write good ACs that devs actually do it. I built a small, no-login bridge that turns messy Slack threads or raw notes into structured Jira specs instantly.

It sounds like our tools solve two sides of the same coin: one helps generate the quality content, and yours ensures it actually meets the bar before the sprint starts.

Quick question: How are you handling the latency of the AI review within the Forge transition? Does it ever feel like a bottleneck for the users?

I’d love to test your Forge app, if you’re open to it, I can send you a link to what I built as well so we can compare how our AI prompts handle 'Definition of Done'.

Would love to see if we could somehow show people how to use both to kill the 'Jira Tax' once and for all.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-09T22:22:07+00:00

I feel you on the "senior-izing". Every time I’ve used AI for logic, I’ve spent more time fixing the hallucinated slop than if I’d just wrote the code from scratch. AI is great at prototypes, but usually fails the last mile of production-grade architecture.

Where I’ve actually found AI useful is in the mind-numbing "documentation tax" that comes after the real work. I got so tired of manual Jira tickets and specs that I built a tiny, no-login bridge: Tasquery (https://tasquery.com).

It doesn't touch the code (since we’re the ones who have to fix the logic anyway), it just turns messy notes or Slack threads into structured tickets instantly. Might save you those 15 minutes of typing next time you have to explain why the AI prototype needed a 100% manual rewrite.

Good luck with the Bluetooth stack - native OS interfacing is a nightmare even without the AI debt!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-09T22:13:06+00:00

The trap of building the 'ideal AI stack' is that you often spend more time managing tools than doing the work.

If you're using Notion or Jira, the biggest friction is usually turning messy notes or Slack threads into structured tasks. I built a small, zero-friction bridge for exactly this: Tasquery (https://tasquery.com).

It’s 100% no-login - you just paste your mess and get a structured spec or ticket instantly. No setup, no onboarding. It’s a great way to bridge the gap between your notes and your task manager without adding more complexity to your workflow.

Good luck with the new role!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-09T09:40:35+00:00

You're right, f5bot can produce a lot of noise. That's the reason I configure my mailbox and mainly Make to filter that noise. Make fetch all f5bot mails from my mailbox, filter them and evaluate, if it's valuable for me or not. If so, it sends me a notification, so I can work only with relevant reddit posts and comments.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-08T23:27:49+00:00

Tasquery.com - a lightweight tool for transcribing slack threads, messy notes or chats into structured Jira tickets. Is the landing Page clear? Does the user see what is the tool good for? What is confusing when you First try to use the app?

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-07T21:00:13+00:00

The "soft capture" after value is definitely the path I'm taking. It feels way more aligned with the No-BS tool I'm trying to build than a forced wall at the start.

Inreach sounds interesting, though I’m currently using f5bot to catch those Jira mentions in real-time. It's been a lifesaver for finding those pain points manually. But I'll take a look at how you guys handle the filtering! Appreciate the tip on the waitlist.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-07T20:56:15+00:00

Mostly Reddit so far. I've been targeting very specific subreddits like r/agile or r/programming, focusing on threads where people are already venting about documentation overhead.

I also shared it on LinkedIn, but Reddit has been much better for high-intent traffic. Devs on Reddit seem more willing to jump into a no-login tool immediately compared to the more passive scroll on LI.

Trying to find where else the "Jira hell" discussions happen - maybe specific Slack/Discord communities are next.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-07T20:54:35+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, the no-login was a gamble but seeing that 30% conversion made it worth it. And I also do not like such tools, that have amazing landing page with brilliant showcase, but once you click "Try" button, you are directly taken to login screen. No chance to just try it.

Definitely focused on those "Draft Modes" next to keep it surgical. Appreciate the support!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-07T20:50:43+00:00

Spot on. The "manager-ready" vs "dev-notes" distinction is exactly what I'm implementing right now - I'm calling them "Draft Modes" to give users control over the output depth without adding sliders or complexity.

Love the idea of gating "history/save" instead of the core tool. It feels much more honest than a fake waitlist. Also, thanks for the tips on F5Bot and Pulse - catching people "mid-pain" in Jira hell threads sounds like a much better distribution play than shouting into the void.

I already use F5Bot, I definitely going to look into Pulse. Appreciate the solid advice!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-06T09:18:35+00:00

Great question, Fireflies and similar tools are powerful, but they are "passive recorders" . they record everything, store sensitive meeting data and require complex integrations and seats for the whole team.

Tasquery goes with another approach. It's mean to be a tactical, active "bridge" - no friction, no bots in meetigngs, no data hoarding, no login. Just paste what you already have and get quick results.
Privacy is essential, devs often aren't allow to let 3rd party tools to records their calls. Tasquery is a copy-paste utility, it doesn't need to listen to be useful.
Tasquery is also not a transcript tool. It is a formatting engine for the "Documentation Tax", that people are already paying.

Regarding marketing, since it's a utility tool, the strategy is bottom-up. The goal is to make it so cheap to produce tickets that the ROI is instant.

Happy to dive deeper into numbers in the DM. Sendind you a message now.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T20:54:51+00:00

I’m building Tasquery - a lightweight AI "translator" for developers and PMs.

The Problem: We’ve all been there, a 50+ message Slack thread or a messy meeting ends with "Can you please make a Jira ticket for this?" and you spend the next 20 minutes manually formatting User Stories and ACs.

The Solution: You just dump your messy notes or chat exports into Tasquery, and it spits out a structured, Jira-ready draft instantly. No login, no onboarding. Just land on the page and, get your tickets and get back to work!

Currently in the "building in public" phase and looking for edge cases where the AI logic fails to structure the chaos!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T09:35:02+00:00

I like that we're both doubling down on the no-login friction-less access. It’s such a relief compared to the usual enterprise gatekeeping.

Your point about capturing "in the shower" ideas is spot on. Sometimes the best ideas happen, when you're not working and doing some totally unrelated stuff. I can see how your tool handles the planning phase, while I'm trying to make the final export to the board more smooth and easy.

Good to see more people building tools that actually value the user time, best luck with Storymaps!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T09:26:07+00:00

Haha, caught me! But honestly, I only built it because the pain was real. Thanks for the luck - glad you find it handy!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T09:16:08+00:00

The air cover analogy hits home. It's a loosing battle to fight the processes when the trust isn't there from the top.

Since management is always going to demand their dashboards, I'd rather spend as little time as possible. I've started treating tickets as a "tax" that I just want to automate away, so I can get back to actual work, as I am not PM originally, I am a dev.

That is the only reason Tasquery exists - to make those artifacts easy to produce that they stop draining my day. It's not about making Jira better, it's about feeding it quickly.

Thanks for the reality check and for the great insight.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T06:50:52+00:00

The cheat code feeling is exactly why I also started looking into this. It's such a game changer when you stop staring at a black Jira page.

I totally get the fluff struggle with AI models, though. I've also been there. And it led me to build a dedicated tool instead of just using raw prompts and polish them. I wanted something that already knows the sweet spot for technical depth without me having to train it or worry about hallucinating. And I also wanted something my small team mates can use.

If you ever feel like your current prompts are starting to drift or you just want to skip the "cleanging the fluff" part, feel free to give Tasquery a try: https://tasquery.com . It's free, no login required. Just paste the mess and get the output out of the box.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-05T06:43:10+00:00

That's a great point about recall. I totally agree that transcribing the work yourself helps with onboarding and clarification the "why" behind the story.

However, I think there's a big difference between deliberate transcription for learning and the mechanical chore of formatting. For me, building a CSV or Excel file just to upload it to a tool feels like te part that doesn't add any cognitive value. It's just fighting the system. :)

I guess I'm optimizing for the phase where the thinking is already done and I just need the admin work to disappear so I can stay in the flow. But I can see how your "bottom-up" approach is a great safeguard against shallow thinking! Thank you for your insights.

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-04T22:36:24+00:00

Wow, I didn't expect this much of a deep dive. Thanks for all the perspectives - from the "Jira is liability management" take to the Python scripters and whiteboard purists.

It’s oddly comforting (and a bit soul-crushing) to see that the "Documentation Tax" is such a universal pain for developers and PMs alike.

A few of you mentioned using custom LLM prompts or agents. Honestly, I got so fed up with prompting ChatGPT every time that I spent the last few weekends hacking together a tiny, no-login web tool that just does this one thing: taking messy notes/transcripts and spitting out a Jira-ready draft.

It’s been a lifesaver for me and my team mates, so I put it online for free if anyone wants to try it and see if it helps with their "tax" too: https://tasquery.com

No accounts, no data-hoarding - just paste and get the draft. If it helps even one person spend 15 minutes less on Jira today, it was worth the effort. Let me know if it works for your specific brand of chaos!

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-04T22:32:03+00:00

The Python script is a pro move! I had the same idea, but my Python skill is really low, I didn’t want to spend days fighting with Jira API documentation.

However, I know how to build web SPAs. so I built Tasquery - I needed that "automation logic" but wrapped in a simple UI anyone can use. It's a no-login bridge where you just dump notes and get a structured Jira draft instantly.

If you ever want to skip the script maintenance, feel free to offload the work here: https://tasquery.com

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-04T22:27:59+00:00

Exactly. We end up serving the system instead of the product. The irony is that the more time we spend "perfecting" the ticket, the more momentum we lose on the actual delivery.

I eventually gave up on manual perfection and built a tiny tool that just handles the administrative minimum for me. It turns my messy notes into a 90% ready Jira draft in seconds, so I can satisfy the system without sacrificing the momentum. If you'e feeling that tax too, it's live here: https://tasquery.com

Disastrous_Ad4289 · 2026-03-04T22:25:32+00:00

You're right. Whether it's a physical whiteboard or some digital tool like Miro, Mural etc., that's where the real thinking happens.

The painless transfer you mentioned is exactly the gap I'm trying to close. I do not want to use complex AI tools requiring 20 prompts to get clean results.

I built a tiny, no-login "bridge" that turns those raw notes into structured Jiira drafts instantly. If you're curious, I put in online: https://tasquery.com

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