kanban.bash
The premium Open Source alternative to Trello
🎯 Best for:Developers managing tasks entirely within a terminal environment.
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
Last Update
60
Forks
6
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Trello)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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