Kaneo — All you need. Nothing you don't.
All you need. Nothing you don't. Open source project management that works for you, not against you.
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Kaneo is a minimal, open-source, self-hostable project management platform that emphasizes clean planning, focused execution, and full data ownership for teams tired of bloated tools.
🚀 Overview
Kaneo solves the frustration of overcomplicated project management tools filled with distractions, unnecessary features, and notification overload that hinder actual productivity. It provides a lightweight alternative with a minimal interface, synced views, and clear ownership to keep teams aligned and moving forward.
Built for developers, indie makers, and small teams who prioritize simplicity, performance, and self-hosting to maintain control over their data and workflows without vendor dependencies.
Andrej created Kaneo after years of battling bloated platforms, driven by the belief that great tools should amplify natural work habits rather than impose rigid processes—less is more for maximum execution clarity.
✨ Key Features
- Synced board and list views from the same source of truth, enabling flexible planning with statuses, priorities, and labels always in sync.
- Clear ownership assignment, due dates, priorities, and bulk operations to maintain focus without heavy ceremonies.
- Native GitHub integration for syncing issues, aligning product planning with development execution.
- Self-hosting options via Docker Compose, Helm charts, or one-click drim CLI; privacy-first with minimal analytics.
- Optional: Free cloud hosting, OIDC authentication, custom columns, workflow editor, and keyboard shortcuts.
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: React, TypeScript
- Backend: Hono
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Auth: OIDC, GitHub SSO
- Hosting: Docker Compose, Helm, drim CLI; Cloud at cloud.kaneo.app
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Developers who want to self-host a fast, minimal PM tool
- Teams looking for distraction-free collaboration and planning
- Indie makers building products without tool-induced overload
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://cloud.kaneo.app
- GitHub: https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes — Open source under MIT license with free cloud hosting at cloud.kaneo.app (sponsorships support development).
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo
Can I contribute?
Yes — Report issues or submit PRs on GitHub, join the Discord community for feedback and discussions, or sponsor the maintainer.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://kaneo.app
- GitHub: https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/andrejsshell, https://x.com/usekaneo
- Discord: https://discord.gg/rU4tSyhXXU
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