Tools

Pulse

Self-hosted QA metrics for engineering squads. FTPR, cycle time, throughput, and bug trends from Jira or ClickUp.

Pulse is a Docker application that runs inside your network. It connects to Jira Cloud or ClickUp, reads work items for each configured squad, and computes quality metrics. Config-driven, honest about gaps, and built for team health and to spot patterns that could potentially be improved.

One URL for the whole org. Your data stays on your infrastructure. No hosted database, no ongoing SaaS bill, and no tokens passing through a server I operate.

Product guide

Checkout is handled by Gumroad. After payment you receive the install pack by email.

What it measures

Metric	Description
First Time Pass Rate (FTPR)	Tracks how often work passes QA without requiring rework, using workflow history and failure signals.
Cycle Time	Measures how long work takes from entering development until completion.
Lead Time	Shows the complete delivery journey from creation to done.
Throughput	Tracks completed work over time to understand delivery capacity.
Bug Trends	Monitors bugs opened, closed, backlog, density, and resolution patterns.
Average Time in QA	Shows where work spends time waiting or moving through testing stages.
Flow Efficiency	Highlights active work versus waiting time to identify bottlenecks.
Quality Health Score	Combines delivery and quality signals into one configurable score.

Full definitions and grouping rules are in the metrics catalog. You map workflow status names, bug rules, and squad routing in config.yml.

What you see in the app

Three main pages per squad:

Overview

Your main quality view with FTPR, cycle time, lead time, throughput, and bug trends.

Quality Insights

Higher-level indicators showing quality trends, flow efficiency, and delivery health.

Lead Time & Bugs

Detailed views into delivery speed, bug movement, and workflow bottlenecks.

Date presets, period comparison, drill-down ticket lists, CSV/JSON export, and config audit are built in. See using the dashboard.

Works with

Jira Cloud (*.atlassian.net)
ClickUp workspaces
Docker on MacOS, Linux or Windows

Read the product guide →

What you'll need

Docker and Docker Compose v2
A host with port 8080 (or behind a reverse proxy)
Jira Cloud or ClickUp with API access for a bot/service account
Allow outbound connections to *.atlassian.net and/or api.clickup.com
A `config.yml` mapped to your board statuses (see the docs)

Unsure if your Jira or ClickUp layout fits? Jira mapping, ClickUp mapping, or send a note before you buy.