Rukovoditel

Rukovoditel is an open source, web-based project management system that also works as a lightweight business application designer. It lets you model your own data structure and processes so the system can evolve from simple projects and tasks into a broader internal management tool.

Key Features

• Visual designer to create custom entities and define relationships between them
• Configurable project and task management structure that can expand as needs grow
• Business-process and workflow automation tools (process chains, rules-driven actions)
• Runs as a PHP web application designed for installation on local or internet-facing servers
• Fully functional free main version released under the GNU GPLv3 license

Use Cases

• Project and task tracking for teams that need flexible structures and custom fields
• Building internal management apps (documents, finance-related records, operational data)
• Managing multi-step operational processes with configurable automation

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires a PHP environment (PHP 8.0.2 or newer) and a compatible SQL database backend
• Extensibility may rely on optional extensions depending on desired advanced capabilities

Rukovoditel is a solid fit for organizations that want project management plus the ability to design their own data model and workflows. It works best when you need a single, adaptable system that can grow into a broader business management application over time.