Eigenfocus

Eigenfocus is a self-hosted project management and time tracking application focused on clarity, ownership, and flexible workflows. It combines issue tracking with multiple ways to visualize work and built-in focus timers.

Key Features

• Projects and issue tracking with markdown descriptions
• File attachments, labels, and comments for issue context
• Kanban board and table/list views for managing work
• Time tracking on projects and individual issues
• Time reports by project and date range
• Focus timers (including Pomodoro-style) and ambient sounds
• Light and dark themes
• Optional HTTP Basic Auth via environment variables

Use Cases

• Managing personal or small-team projects with kanban-based workflows
• Tracking time spent per project/issue for reporting and retrospectives
• Using focus timers alongside task execution for deep-work sessions

Limitations and Considerations

• The FREE Edition is free to self-host but is not open source, and external pull requests are not accepted.

Eigenfocus is a good fit for individuals and teams that want a fast, self-managed PM tool with integrated time tracking and focus features. It is designed to stay straightforward for small projects while offering an upgrade path for more complex workflows.