# What is Haystack?

## Welcome

Haystack helps deliver software better. We do this by creating tools which integrates with issue tracker & version control.

We want to help **engineering teams** to deliver software **more effectively** by providing **visibility & great experience**. 

Our mission is to make a **single place for team managers** to **keep delivery on track**

## Discover Haystack <a href="#discover-gitbook" id="discover-gitbook"></a>

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## Product Demo

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