Open-source Kanban desktop app that runs parallel agents on every card

KanBots is a desktop app that runs Claude Code and Codex agents in parallel, with each kanban card as the unit of work.

Each agent works in isolation on a separate branch using a git worktree, and you can check progress, decision requests, and accumulated costs in real time through the board.

The Autopilot feature allows you to set up personas such as product manager, engineer, reviewer, and tester, enabling orchestration that automatically divides tasks and updates the backlog. Agents pause execution at points requiring judgment and present the user with options, and users control tasks with commands like /spec, /review, and /split.

Key features include:

• Local-first and open source: The desktop app is free under the MIT license, and all data is stored in local SQLite for high security.
• Powerful integrations: In addition to GitHub Issues/PR and Sentry integration, it connects with Cursor and Claude Desktop via MCP (Model Context Protocol).
• Cost management: You can aggregate AI model usage costs by run and by project, and set budget limits.
• Team collaboration: The paid Cloud version provides synchronization, notifications, and dashboard features among team members.