diff --git a/keyboards/shorty/keyboard.json b/keyboards/shorty/keyboard.json
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+{
+    "manufacturer": "Hawtkeys",
+    "keyboard_name": "shorty",
+    "maintainer": "hawtkeys",
+    "bootloader": "rp2040",
+    "diode_direction": "ROW2COL",
+    "encoder": {
+        "rotary": [
+            {"pin_a": "GP28", "pin_b": "GP27"},
+            {"pin_a": "GP3", "pin_b": "GP4"}
+        ]
+    },
+    "features": {
+        "bootmagic": true,
+        "encoder": true,
+        "extrakey": true,
+        "mousekey": true,
+        "nkro": true
+    },
+    "matrix_pins": {
+        "cols": ["GP14", "GP13", "GP12"],
+        "rows": ["GP11", "GP10", "GP9", "GP29", "GP2"]
+    },
+    "processor": "RP2040",
+    "url": "",
+    "usb": {
+        "device_version": "1.0.0",
+        "pid": "0x5400",
+        "vid": "0x5453"
+    },
+    "layouts": {
+        "LAYOUT": {
+            "layout": [
+                {"matrix": [3, 0], "x": 0, "y": 0},
+                {"matrix": [4, 0], "x": 2, "y": 0},
+                {"matrix": [0, 0], "x": 0, "y": 1},
+                {"matrix": [0, 1], "x": 1, "y": 1},
+                {"matrix": [0, 2], "x": 2, "y": 1},
+                {"matrix": [1, 0], "x": 0, "y": 2},
+                {"matrix": [1, 1], "x": 1, "y": 2},
+                {"matrix": [1, 2], "x": 2, "y": 2},
+                {"matrix": [2, 0], "x": 0, "y": 3},
+                {"matrix": [2, 1], "x": 1, "y": 3},
+                {"matrix": [2, 2], "x": 2, "y": 3}
+            ]
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/shorty/keymaps/default/keymap.c b/keyboards/shorty/keymaps/default/keymap.c
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+// Copyright 2023 QMK
+// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
+#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
+
+const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
+    [0] = LAYOUT(
+        KC_A,             KC_D,    
+        KC_P7,   KC_P8,   KC_P9,    
+        KC_P4,   KC_P5,   KC_P6,     
+        KC_P1,   KC_P2,   KC_P3  
+    )
+};
+
+#if defined(ENCODER_MAP_ENABLE)
+const uint16_t PROGMEM encoder_map[][NUM_ENCODERS][NUM_DIRECTIONS] = {
+    [0] =   { ENCODER_CCW_CW(KC_VOLD, KC_VOLU), ENCODER_CCW_CW(MS_WHLD, MS_WHLU)  }
+};
+#endif
diff --git a/keyboards/shorty/readme.md b/keyboards/shorty/readme.md
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+# Shorty Zero
+
+![Shorty Zero by hawtkeys.com](https://i.imgur.com/hoMHYLW.png)
+
+The Shorty Zero is a 3x3 customizable macropad designed for productivity, gaming, and creative workflows, featuring programmable keys and rotary knobs.
+
+* Keyboard Maintainer: [Hawtkeys](https://github.com/hawtkeys)
+* Hardware Supported: Raspberry Pi Pico, Hawtkeys Shorty Zero PCB
+* Hardware Availability: [Available @ hawtkeys.com](https://hawtkeys.com)
+
+Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+    make shorty:default
+
+Flashing example for this keyboard:
+
+    make shorty:default:flash
+
+See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs).
+
+## Bootloader
+
+Enter the bootloader in 3 ways:
+
+* **Bootmagic reset**: Hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (usually the top left key or Escape) and plug in the keyboard
+* **Physical reset button**: Briefly press the button on the back of the PCB - some may have pads you must short instead
+* **Keycode in layout**: Press the key mapped to `QK_BOOT` if it is available
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