Open-source Trello-style kanban project management app

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Last commit 24 Aug 2026.

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Kan is an open-source project management app focused on Trello-style kanban boards for organizing work, tracking progress, and collaborating with a team. It aims to stay minimal and familiar while adding modern collaboration and administration features.

Key Features

  • Kanban boards with drag-and-drop cards
  • Workspaces and member invitations for team collaboration
  • Board visibility controls for viewing and editing
  • Labels and filters to organize and find cards quickly
  • Comments on cards for discussion
  • Activity log to track changes and history
  • Reusable board templates
  • Trello board import

Use Cases

  • Replacing Trello with a self-managed kanban board for teams
  • Managing personal or small-team projects with a minimal interface
  • Importing existing Trello workflows and continuing them in an open-source tool

Kan provides a clean, focused kanban experience with core collaboration features and practical migration support. It is well-suited for teams that want a simple Trello-like workflow without unnecessary complexity.

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