Vikunja

Vikunja is a comprehensive task management application that goes beyond simple todo lists to provide a complete life organization platform. With multiple view types, team collaboration features, and powerful organization tools, it serves as a versatile solution for both personal productivity and team project management.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Task Management:

  • Detailed todo lists with rich task information
  • Due dates, reminders, and deadline tracking
  • Priority levels and importance indicators
  • Task dependencies and relationships
  • Recurring task automation
  • Progress tracking and completion status

• Multiple View Types:

  • Traditional list view for linear task management
  • Kanban boards for visual workflow management
  • Calendar view for timeline and scheduling
  • Gantt charts for project planning
  • Table view for detailed data organization
  • Flexible view switching

• Team Collaboration:

  • Shared team workspaces
  • Collaborative list management
  • User roles and permissions
  • Comments and discussion threads
  • Activity history and tracking
  • Team member coordination

• Advanced Organization:

  • Namespace organization for project grouping
  • Labels and tagging system
  • Custom filters and saved searches
  • Advanced search functionality
  • Archive and backup features
  • Flexible categorization

• Productivity Features:

  • File attachments and documents
  • Time tracking capabilities
  • Notification system
  • Reminder management
  • Quick task creation
  • Bulk operations

• Integration & Connectivity:

  • CalDAV support for calendar integration
  • Import/export functionality
  • Webhook integration for automation
  • RESTful API access
  • Third-party application support
  • Mobile app availability

• Self-Hosted Benefits:

  • Complete data ownership
  • Privacy and security control
  • Custom deployment options
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Scalable architecture
  • Open-source transparency

Technical Specifications

• Backend: Go
• Frontend: Vue.js
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
• License: GPL-3.0
• Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Desktop
• API: RESTful API with comprehensive endpoints

Use Cases

• Personal Productivity: Individual task and life organization
• Project Management: Team project tracking and coordination
• Academic Planning: Student assignment and study organization
• Event Planning: Event organization and task coordination
• Business Operations: Business process and task management
• Content Creation: Editorial workflow and content planning

Unique Advantages

• Multiple Views: Flexible visualization options for different work styles
• Life Organization: Comprehensive approach to personal and professional tasks
• Team Ready: Built for both individual and collaborative use
• Feature Rich: Extensive functionality beyond basic todo lists
• Self-Hosted: Complete control over data and deployment
• Open Source: Transparent development and community contributions

Based on the Vikunja GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a powerful, comprehensive task management solution that combines personal productivity features with team collaboration capabilities, making it ideal for individuals and teams who want a complete life and project organization platform.