Kanri is a modern desktop Kanban board application for personal task and project management.
It’s aimed at users who want a simple, privacy-focused workflow tool that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux without requiring an account, self-hosting, or a permanent internet connection.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Create unlimited customizable boards, columns, and cards for visual task management.
- Add rich-text card descriptions together with sub-tasks, due dates, and tags.
- Personalize the workspace with custom themes, background images, and card colors.
- Use keyboard and click shortcuts to speed up navigation, editing, and board management.
- Back up individual boards or all application data with built-in import and export capabilities.
- Import Trello boards including columns, cards, descriptions, sub-tasks, due dates, and tags.
Website: github.com/kanriapp/kanri
Support:
Developer: Kanri Team
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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