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About Kanboard
What is Kanboard?
Kanboard is a keyboard-first kanban board built for developers and AI coding agents. It helps you plan work using Vim-style shortcuts and a command palette, then lets AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor connect over MCP to read the board, create tasks, and move them across columns as they ship.
What problem does it solve?
Traditional project management tools are heavy and mouse-dependent, slowing down fast-moving developers. Kanboard eliminates context-switching by letting you and your AI agents work from the same board — plan in seconds, assign tasks to agents, and watch them move to Done without copy-pasting context or switching apps.
Who is it for?
Kanboard is ideal for solo developers, indie hackers, startup founders, freelancers, open-source maintainers, AI agent teams, and developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows. It's not for teams needing heavy reporting, native mobile apps, or extensive custom fields — it's intentionally simple and fast.
Real use cases
Set up a CI/CD pipeline, design email templates, or write API documentation — then let Claude Code pick up tasks from the board over MCP. Move build auth flow or Stripe integration to In Progress and track reviews, just like the sample project shown on the homepage. Ideal for planning sprints, managing side projects, or coordinating AI-assisted coding tasks.
Key features
- Keyboard-first navigation — Create (N), edit (E), delete (D) tasks, move left/right (←/→) without touching the mouse.
- Command palette — Access any action, search tasks, and switch projects instantly with ⌘K.
- MCP server built-in — Connect Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor in one command; agents can read the board, create, and move tasks.
- REST API access — Everything else is available via API for custom integrations and automation.
- Kanban board — Visualize workflow with columns and drag tasks across stages as you progress.
- One-command setup — Add the MCP server with a single command like `claude mcp add --transport http kanboard https://kanboard.io/api/mcp`.
SaaSpartout Score
7.3
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Kanboard Pricing
Kanboard pricing: Free plan available; Pro from $12/month. Billing model: Freemium.
For comparison: the median starting price in Project Management is $15/month, measured across 135 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Free Plan — $0/month
Perfect for side projects. Includes 1 project, 25 tasks, kanban board, keyboard shortcuts, command palette. No credit card required.
Pro Plan — $12/month (or $96/year)
For you and your agents. Adds MCP server for AI agents, REST API access with API keys, unlimited projects & tasks, plus everything in Free. Annual billing saves 33% (effective $8/month).
Free trial: No free trial mentioned, but the Free plan is available indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kanboard?
Kanboard is a keyboard-first kanban board built for developers and AI coding agents. It lets you plan work with shortcuts and a command palette, then connect AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor over MCP so agents can manage tasks.
How much does Kanboard cost?
Kanboard has a free plan with 1 project and 25 tasks. The Pro plan costs $12/month or $96/year (33% savings) and includes unlimited projects/tasks, MCP server for AI agents, and REST API access.
Is Kanboard free?
Yes, there is a Free plan that includes 1 project, 25 tasks, kanban board, keyboard shortcuts, and command palette—no credit card required.
Who is Kanboard best for?
Kanboard is best for solo developers, indie hackers, AI agent teams, startup founders, freelancers, and open-source maintainers who want a fast, keyboard-driven board integrated with AI coding agents.
What are Kanboard alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Kanboard include Linear, Jira, Trello, and Asana. However, Kanboard stands out for its AI-agent integration via MCP and keyboard-first design—most alternatives lack native MCP support.
What is the main limitation of Kanboard?
The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 25 tasks, which may be restrictive for larger teams. Additionally, it focuses on simplicity—there are no advanced reporting, native mobile apps, or extensive custom fields.
