Kaneo

Kaneo is an open-source, self-hosted project management platform and issue tracker designed for teams that require a minimalist interface to manage tasks without the complexity of bloated enterprise tools. The software focuses on removing unnecessary notifications and complex workflows to allow teams to concentrate on product development.

The software is deployed as a web application on a server. It can be installed via Docker Compose, a Helm chart for Kubernetes, or through the drim CLI tool for automated setup including HTTPS and database configuration. Users can choose between a single bundled container for quick starts or separate images for the API and web frontend to accommodate more advanced production environments.

Key features

• Kanban boards for visual task management
• Self-hosted deployment for full data ownership
• Issue tracking and management system
• PostgreSQL database integration
• MIT licensed open-source codebase
• Dedicated API and web service images
• Support for automatic HTTPS via drim

Kaneo is built using a modern stack consisting of TypeScript, React, and Hono. It is designed specifically for developers who prefer a streamlined workflow over feature-heavy platforms. The architecture is modular, allowing for flexible deployment strategies depending on the infrastructure needs of the organization. It utilizes PostgreSQL for persistent data storage and provides a clear separation between the backend API and the frontend interface to maintain performance.

For those contributing to the project, Kaneo provides a development environment using pnpm and detailed guides for configuring environment variables and handling CORS issues. The project maintains an active community presence on Discord and GitHub for bug reports and feature requests, ensuring the tool evolves based on actual user needs rather than speculative feature sets.

This tool is a lightweight, privacy-focused option for teams seeking a simple project management environment.