WeKan

WeKan is an open-source, customizable, and privacy-focused Kanban board application for visual task and project management.

Description

WeKan is an open-source Kanban board application designed for efficient task and project management. It offers a visual workflow system with customizable boards, lists, and cards to represent tasks, featuring titles, descriptions, due dates, labels, and comments. The application emphasizes privacy and security through its open-source nature, allowing code inspection and audits, and includes self-hosting options for full data control. WeKan supports access controls, enabling permission settings at board or user levels, and integrates features like file attachments, checklists, and drag-and-drop functionality. It is licensed under MIT, providing flexibility for customization and deployment in various environments.

Features

• Customizable boards for different projects or tasks with columns representing workflow stages like 'To Do,' 'Doing,' and 'Done'
• Cards that represent tasks with details such as titles, descriptions, due dates, labels, comments, files, and checklists
• Drag-and-drop functionality to move tasks between lists and boards
• Security features including open-source code for audits, access controls at board and user levels, and self-hosting options
• Integration capabilities with tools like Trello Attachments Downloader for data import
• Support for custom fields, list color changes, and other customization options

Benefits

• Enhanced productivity through visual task tracking and organization
• Improved data privacy and security with self-hosting and open-source transparency
• Flexibility for customization to fit specific project or team needs
• Cost-effectiveness by avoiding vendor lock-in and offering free open-source use
• Better control over sensitive data with granular access permissions
• Long-term viability and community support due to open-source development

Links

• Home: https://wekan.fi
• Source code: https://github.com/wekan/wekan