Planka

Planka is a modern, feature-rich kanban board application designed specifically for workgroups and teams. As a self-hosted alternative to Trello, it combines the simplicity of kanban methodology with powerful collaboration features and real-time synchronization to provide teams with an effective project management platform.

Key Features

• Real-time Kanban Boards:

  • Live collaborative kanban boards
  • Instant updates across all users
  • Drag and drop task management
  • Multiple board support
  • Customizable board layouts
  • Visual workflow representation

• Comprehensive Task Management:

  • Detailed task cards with rich information
  • Due dates and deadline tracking
  • Task assignment and ownership
  • Progress monitoring and status updates
  • Task dependencies and relationships
  • Priority level management

• Team Collaboration:

  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Team workspace management
  • User roles and permissions
  • Comments and discussion threads
  • Activity history and tracking
  • Team member coordination

• Project Organization:

  • Multiple project support
  • Board templates for quick setup
  • Project-specific permissions
  • Workspace organization
  • Project analytics and insights
  • Cross-project management

• Advanced Functionality:

  • File attachments and documents
  • Labels and tagging system
  • Custom fields and properties
  • Notification system
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Bulk operations

• Integration Capabilities:

  • RESTful API for integrations
  • Webhook support for automation
  • Import/export functionality
  • Third-party tool connectivity
  • External service integration
  • Custom development support

• Modern Architecture:

  • Docker containerization
  • Kubernetes deployment support
  • Scalable cloud-native design
  • PostgreSQL database backend
  • Modern web technologies
  • Performance optimization

Technical Specifications

• Backend: Node.js
• Frontend: React
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes
• License: AGPL-3.0
• Platforms: Web-based, cross-platform

Use Cases

• Software Development: Agile development and sprint management
• Project Management: Team project tracking and coordination
• Marketing Campaigns: Campaign planning and execution
• Content Creation: Editorial workflow and content planning
• Event Planning: Event organization and task management
• Product Development: Feature planning and roadmap management

Unique Advantages

• Trello Alternative: Feature-rich alternative with self-hosting benefits
• Real-time Collaboration: Instant updates and live team collaboration
• Workgroup Focus: Designed specifically for team and workgroup use
• Modern Technology: Built with contemporary web technologies
• Self-Hosted Control: Complete data ownership and privacy
• Open Source: Transparent, customizable, and community-driven

Based on the Planka GitHub repository, this tool provides teams with a powerful, modern kanban board solution that combines the familiar Trello-like interface with advanced collaboration features and self-hosting benefits, making it ideal for workgroups that want comprehensive project management capabilities with complete control over their data.