KanboardKanboard
Built for AI coding agents

The kanban board
your AI agents can use

Plan the work, let Claude Code and Codex pick it up over MCP, and watch tasks move across the board. Keyboard-first for you, API-first for your agents.

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Startup Launch

Backlog3
Set up CI/CD pipeline
Write API documentation
Design email templates
In Progress2
Build auth flow
Stripe integration
In Review1
QA checklist
Done2
Landing page
Database schema

MCP Server

Your agents, on the board

Kanboard ships a remote MCP server. Connect Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor in one command — agents can read the board, pick up tasks, and move them to Done as they ship.

  • Agents create, update, and move tasks
  • Nothing to install — remote MCP over HTTP
  • REST API for everything else
MCP setup guide
terminal

$ claude mcp add --transport http kanboard \ https://kanboard.io/api/mcp \ --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

$ claude "pick up the top task in To Do"

● get_board

→ "Build auth flow" (To Do, top)

● move_task → In Progress

Working on it…

● move_task → Done

✓ Shipped auth flow

Features

Designed for speed, not complexity

Keyboard-first

Navigate, create, and manage tasks without touching your mouse. Every action has a shortcut.

New task
N
Edit
E
Delete
D

Command palette

Access any action instantly. Search tasks, switch projects, and execute commands.

Open
⌘K

Kanban board

Visualize your workflow with columns. Drag tasks across stages as you make progress.

Move left
←
Move right
→

Agent-ready

MCP server and REST API built in. Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor work your board like teammates.

One command
MCP

Pricing

One plan, everything included

MonthlyAnnualSave 33%

Pro

For you and your agents

Popular
$12/month
  • MCP server for AI agents
  • REST API access
  • Unlimited projects & tasks
  • Keyboard shortcuts & command palette

Start Shipping Today

Stop managing,
start building.

Plan your work on a board both you and your AI agents can use — no bloated tools, no copy-pasting context.

Get startedOne plan, everything included

Quick start

Up and running in seconds

1
Sign up with GitHub or Google
2
Create your first project with ⌘ ⇧ P
Connect Claude Code over MCP and let it work the board
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Who it's for

One fast board, many ways to work it

Solo DevelopersIndie HackersAI Agent TeamsStartup FoundersFreelancersOpen Source MaintainersVibe CodersDev AgenciesStudentsProduct Managers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanboard?+

Kanboard is a keyboard-first kanban board built for developers and their AI agents. You plan work with Vim-style shortcuts and a command palette; your agents — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor — connect over MCP to pick up tasks and move them across the board.

How do AI agents use Kanboard?+

Kanboard ships a remote MCP server. Connect Claude Code with one command and it can read your board, create and update tasks, and move work between columns. There's also a REST API for custom integrations. Both are included in Pro.

How much does Kanboard cost?+

Kanboard Pro is $12/month or $96/year. One plan includes everything: unlimited projects and tasks, the full kanban board, keyboard shortcuts, the command palette, the MCP server for AI agents, and REST API access.

What keyboard shortcuts does Kanboard support?+

Kanboard supports Vim-style navigation (H, J, K, L), N to create tasks, E to edit, D to delete, X to mark complete, Cmd+K for the command palette, and many more. Press ? to see all shortcuts.

Does Kanboard have a desktop app?+

Yes. Kanboard has a native macOS desktop app with automatic updates, system integration, and all the keyboard shortcuts you love. It is included with your Pro subscription; grab it from the download page.

Can I see a demo of Kanboard?+

Yes. The online kanban board page has a live, interactive demo board you can try right in your browser: drag tasks, use the keyboard shortcuts, and get a feel for the product before you subscribe. No account needed for the demo.

Is kanboard.io the same as the open source Kanboard project?+

No. Kanboard.io is an independent product: a hosted, keyboard-first kanban board with an MCP server for AI agents and a native macOS app. It is not affiliated with the self-hosted open source Kanboard project.

How is Kanboard different from Trello or Jira?+

Kanboard is built for developers who work with AI coding agents. Unlike Trello or Jira, your agents are first-class citizens: they connect over MCP, read the board, and move tasks as they ship. It's also keyboard-first with Vim-style shortcuts and zero enterprise bloat.