Focalboard

Product Description

Focalboard is an open-source, self-hosted project management tool designed as an alternative to popular platforms like Trello, Notion, and Asana. It helps individuals and teams define, organize, track, and manage their work efficiently. With its robust multilingual support and flexibility, Focalboard caters to a wide range of users, from solo freelancers to collaborative teams. It’s available as a personal desktop app or a personal server for multi-user environments, making it a versatile solution for project management needs.

Features

• Open-source and self-hosted: Full control over your data with no vendor lock-in.
• Multilingual support: Works seamlessly for global teams.
• Flexible editions: Choose between Personal Desktop (single-user) or Personal Server (multi-user) options.
• API for custom integrations: Extend functionality for tailored workflows.
• Cross-platform compatibility: Available for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Docker.
• Developer-friendly: Supports custom builds and integrations to adapt to specific requirements.
• Modern UI/UX: Intuitive interface designed for productivity and ease of use.

Technology Stack

• Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Frameworks: React for front-end development.
• Back-end: Node.js for server-side operations.
• Database: SQLite (Personal Desktop) and PostgreSQL (Server edition) for data management.
• Tools: Docker for containerization, WebKitGTK for Linux compatibility.
• Build Tools: Make for build automation, Xcode for macOS development, Windows SDK for Windows builds.

Requirements

• Windows:
  • Windows 10 or later.
  • .NET 4.8 developer pack.
  • Windows 10 SDK.
• Mac:
  • macOS 11.3 or later.
  • Xcode 13.2.1 or higher.
• Linux:
  • Ubuntu 18.04 or later.
  • Dependencies: libgtk-3-dev, libwebkit2gtk-4.0-dev.
• Docker:
  • Docker installed for container-based deployments.