Open-Source Kanban Desktop App Runs Parallel Agents on Every Card

KanBots is a local-first desktop application that manages and runs AI agents (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) in a kanban board format.

Key Features:

• Parallel agent dispatch: Assigns an independent git worktree to each kanban card, allowing multiple agents to run simultaneously.
• Autopilot mode: By setting various personas such as product manager, engineer, and reviewer, agents autonomously split tasks and evolve the backlog while carrying out work.
• Decision-making interface: When agents reach a point requiring judgment, they present options to the user, preventing reckless code changes and keeping control in the user's hands.
• Real-time cost analytics: Monitors AI usage costs per run and per project in real time, and can restrict operation to stay within a set budget.
• Built-in MCP server: Supports the Model Context Protocol, allowing the board to be controlled from other MCP-compatible tools such as Cursor or Claude Desktop.

Technical Details:

• Data security: Uses SQLite-based local storage, with no telemetry collection—all data stays on the user's device.
• Workflow integration: Integrates with existing development tools such as GitHub Issues, Sentry, and Cursor, and can immediately turn agent output into a draft PR.
• License: Available both as an MIT-licensed open-source version for individual users and a cloud version for team collaboration.