Asana
Web and mobile work management platform to organize and track team projects and tasks
Kanri
Modern offline Kanban board app for desktop productivity
Desktop Kanban board application built with Tauri and Vue. Create unlimited boards, columns, and tasks with rich-text, tags, and due dates—no internet or account required.
Overview
Offline-First Kanban for Desktop
Kanri is a desktop Kanban board application designed for users who value simplicity, privacy, and speed. Built with modern technologies like Tauri and Nuxt, it delivers a clean interface for managing projects using the familiar Kanban methodology—without requiring an internet connection or user account.
Capabilities & Audience
Ideal for developers, designers, freelancers, and teams seeking local-first project management, Kanri supports unlimited boards, columns, and tasks. Each task can include rich-text descriptions, sub-tasks, due dates, and color-coded tags. Data is stored locally in JSON format, giving you complete ownership and portability. Customization options include themes, background images, and card colors, while keyboard shortcuts accelerate navigation for power users.
Deployment & Development
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux via direct download or Homebrew (macOS). The project is actively developed under GPL v3, with a roadmap targeting internationalization, reminders, and potential cloud sync post-1.0. Regular backups are recommended during active development.
Highlights
Fully offline operation with local JSON storage—no account or internet required
Unlimited boards, columns, and tasks with rich-text, sub-tasks, due dates, and tags
Customizable themes, background images, and card colors for personalized workflows
Keyboard shortcuts and modern Tauri-based architecture for fast, native performance
Pros
- Complete data privacy and ownership with local-only storage
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Clean, modern UI built with Vue 3 and Tauri for responsive performance
- Active development with transparent roadmap and community contributions
Considerations
- No built-in cloud sync or collaboration features (planned post-1.0)
- Still in active development; regular backups recommended to prevent data loss
- Limited internationalization support in current version
- macOS Apple Silicon users must run xattr command to bypass quarantine warnings
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Fit guide
Great for
- Individuals and teams prioritizing data privacy and offline-first workflows
- Developers and power users who value keyboard shortcuts and customization
- Freelancers managing multiple projects without subscription or cloud dependencies
- Users seeking a lightweight, native desktop alternative to web-based Kanban tools
Not ideal when
- Teams requiring real-time collaboration or multi-user access
- Organizations needing cloud sync across devices out of the box
- Users who prefer mobile apps or browser-based access
- Projects requiring enterprise features like role-based permissions or audit logs
How teams use it
Freelance Project Management
Track client deliverables across multiple boards with due dates and tags, keeping all project data private and accessible offline.
Software Development Sprint Planning
Organize user stories and tasks with sub-tasks and rich-text descriptions, using keyboard shortcuts to navigate boards during standups.
Personal Productivity & Goal Tracking
Visualize personal goals and habits across custom boards with color-coded cards and background images for motivation.
Content Creation Pipeline
Manage editorial calendars and content workflows with due dates and tags, exporting JSON backups for version control.
Tech snapshot
Vue93%
TypeScript5%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
Rust1%
Handlebars1%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kanri require an internet connection?
No. Kanri is fully offline and stores all data locally in JSON files on your computer.
Can I sync boards across multiple devices?
Not currently. Cloud sync and collaboration features are being considered for post-1.0 releases. You can manually transfer JSON files between devices.
Is my data secure and private?
Yes. All data is stored locally on your machine in JSON format. Kanri does not transmit data to external servers.
What platforms are supported?
Kanri runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. macOS users can install via Homebrew or direct download.
Is Kanri stable for production use?
Kanri is in active development. Regular backups and exports are recommended to prevent data loss until the 1.0 release.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 1,712
- Watchers
- 1,712
- Forks
- 137
LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age3 years old
Last commit8 hours ago
Primary languageVue
Last synced 3 hours ago