kanban.bash

The premium Open Source alternative to Trello

🎯 Best for:Developers managing tasks entirely within a terminal environment.
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What is kanban.bash?

A minimalist, shell-script-based alternative to Trello for developers who prefer the command line. It stores data in plain-text CSV format and supports nested boards with native git integration.

Tech Stack
ShellProject & Task Mgmt

Why kanban.bash?

  • Zero external dependencies
  • Git-friendly version control
  • Extremely low resource footprint

Limitations

  • No graphical user interface
  • No real-time collaboration
  • Manual synchronization required
3/1/2026
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AGPL-3.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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$0
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Team Size10 Users
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