Open source · local-first

Kanban in a folder
of markdown files

Works with no server.
Sync when you want it, to a server you own.

In a folder

Select a folder to sync your board into.
Folder per board and column, markdown file per card.
Desktop app only.

A board with columns of cards
The same board as a folder of markdown files

On multiple devices

Self-host a sync server and sync boards across devices.

$ install.sh [1/4] Checking prerequisitesdocker, docker compose and curl found [2/4] Fetching files Using the v0.18.0 stack definitiondocker-compose.selfhost.yml downloaded [3/4] Configuring? Admin login [admin]: admin? Admin password: ••••••••? Public domain for HTTPS (blank for http): ? Reach this from other devices [y/N]: y.env written (chmod 600) [4/4] Launching Pulling images Starting containers ✓ Doska is up and running! Open http://192.168.1.24:8080 Login admin
The same board on a phoneSynced

Shared between multiple people

Create accounts and share with others, or make a public board.

Admins can create users. Users can have their own boards or become members of someone else's board.

Demo public boards

Boards can be marked as public to make them accessible via a link without signing in.

All features

Markdown editor

Syntax highlighting, a slash menu, attachments, and cards that cross-reference each other.

Single sign-on

Any OIDC provider on a self-hosted server.

Row view

Every card as one list grouped by deadline. Tick the box to mark it done.

Deadlines and priorities

Both sortable.

Search

Cmd+K on a board. Matches the id, the title and the body.

MCP

Let agents manage your boards and cards.

Undo

Deleting a card offers an undo toast. Everything else lands in the trash.

Local first

Boards stored locally, so the app is quick and works offline. Sync is on top.

Self-hosted sync server

One install script and Docker Compose. Syncs boards across devices and makes sharing possible.

Sync to folder

Mirror a board to a folder on disk, two way. Folder per column, markdown file per card. Desktop only.

Desktop app

Same boards as the browser, plus folder sync.

Sidebar folders

Group boards into folders and reorder them. The layout syncs between devices.

MIT licensed

Open source and free.

Doska. MIT licensed. 2026
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