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Open-source, self-hostable project management tool with Kanban, list, calendar and Gantt views, plus a REST API and MCP support.

Open-source alternative to:JiraLinearTrello

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What is it?

Kaneo is an open-source project management application for teams that want task tracking without heavy configuration. It covers the core workflow: a board, list, calendar and Gantt views, a backlog, filters and search, plus task details such as descriptions, attachments, subtasks, dependencies, labels, comments and time tracking.

Teams can work in shared workspaces with invitations, custom roles and live updates, and projects can be shared through public views. Workflows are customizable with custom columns and fields, and rules can move tasks when repository activity changes. Notifications reach users in-app, by email, through ntfy, Gotify or personal webhooks.

Kaneo connects to GitHub and Gitea, chat tools and project webhooks, and exposes a REST API, a command-line client and an MCP server for AI assistants. It can be used through the hosted Kaneo Cloud or self-hosted by following the installation guide. The project is written in TypeScript and released under the MIT license.

Key features

  • 01Board, list, calendar and Gantt views with backlog, filters and search
  • 02Tasks support subtasks, dependencies, labels, comments and time tracking
  • 03Shared workspaces with invitations, custom roles and live updates
  • 04Custom columns and fields, with rules that move tasks on repository activity
  • 05Notifications via email, ntfy, Gotify and webhooks
  • 06REST API, command-line client and MCP server

Use cases

  • Small software teams wanting a lightweight alternative to Jira or Linear
  • Teams that want to self-host their project management data
  • Developers linking GitHub or Gitea activity to task boards
  • Connecting an AI assistant to project tasks through MCP

Quick start

  1. 1

    Sign up for Kaneo Cloud, or follow the self-hosted installation guide

  2. 2

    Read the local development setup guide for running it from source

Things to know

  • Self-hosting requires following a separate installation guide, which is not included in the README.

Topics

#project-management#kanban#issue-tracker#self-hosted#typescript#react#hono#mcp#issue-management#jira-alternative

FAQ

What is kaneo?
Open-source, self-hostable project management tool with Kanban, list, calendar and Gantt views, plus a REST API and MCP support. Kaneo is an open-source project management application for teams that want task tracking without heavy configuration. It covers the core workflow: a board, list, calendar and Gantt views, a backlog, filters and search, plus task details such as descriptions, attachments, subtasks, dependencies, labels, comments and time tracking.
Is kaneo free to use? What license does it have?
kaneo is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is kaneo still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to kaneo was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use kaneo for?
Small software teams wanting a lightweight alternative to Jira or Linear Teams that want to self-host their project management data Developers linking GitHub or Gitea activity to task boards Connecting an AI assistant to project tasks through MCP
How do I install kaneo?
Sign up for Kaneo Cloud, or follow the self-hosted installation guide Read the local development setup guide for running it from source
Where can I get kaneo?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo

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