Epics
Each epic shows its progress across every list. Open one to work on just its cards, as a board or a list.
AI assistant and MCP built in
Local-first lightning fast AI powered kanban boards.
Boards, epics and documents in one local-first workspace that opens instantly and keeps up with every click. Planello AI creates, breaks down and moves cards for you, and coding agents like Claude Code and Codex work on the same board.
- Lightning fast
- No account needed
- Windows, macOS and Linux
Works with the tools you already use
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Any MCP client
- Markdown
- Git
- Open VSX
Built for busy teams
Less busywork.
More shipping.
Planello covers the whole project, from the first idea to release: boards for the day-to-day, epics for the big picture and documents for the thinking in between.
Try it with the demo board-
Boards that fit your process
Lists, swimlanes, labels and priorities, with list and calendar views when columns aren't enough.
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Epics with live progress
Group cards into epics and see how far each one has come, list by list.
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Dependencies and related cards
Mark what blocks what, link related work, and spot stuck cards before they slow you down.
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Documents beside the cards
Specs and notes in Markdown, with folders, tags, uploads and links between documents.
Kanban
A board that keeps up with the work
Every card has a number, a priority and a place. Filter by priority, label or epic, and undo anything with one click.
- Lists and swimlanes
- Subtasks and comments
- Calendar view
- Undo, redo and activity
AI that works on the board
Hand the busywork to AI.
Ask in plain language and Planello AI does the work on the board. It reads cards, writes descriptions, breaks features into subtasks and moves cards for you. Mention any card with
# to give it context.
- Built into the browser version, with no API key to set up
- Use your Claude or Codex subscription in the desktop app
- Every action shows up as it happens, so you can follow along
claude · ~/shopflow
> The checkout bugs in QA need another pass. Move them back to In Progress and add a repro step to each.
planello · search_cards labels: Bug · list: QA / Testing
planello · batch_move_cards 2 cards → In Progress
planello · add_subtask #31 · Reproduce on staging
planello · add_subtask #34 · Reproduce on staging
Done. #31 and #34 are back in progress, each with a "Reproduce on staging" subtask.
Agents and MCP
Your coding agents, on the same board.
The desktop app runs an MCP server, so Claude Code, Codex and any other MCP client can search, create and move cards while they work. Your plan stays current without copying status updates by hand.
- Find cards by priority, label, epic or due date
- Create cards with subtasks in one step
- Write and update documents next to the code
Planello CLI · token saver
One command instead of dozens of tools.
Planello AI and connected agents work through a single planello command instead of a long list
of tools. Every request carries a fraction of the instructions, so answers come back faster and your AI subscription lasts longer.
- ~50
- tokens to describe the whole command, instead of 3,000 to 5,000 for separate tools
- 1
- command for boards, cards, epics and documents, discovered with
--help - 10
- filters, such as grep, head and wc, that trim results before they reach the model
- Compact Markdown results, with only the fields the agent asks for
- Token optimized CLI to save your token usage
- The same command powers Planello AI, the MCP server and the desktop terminal
planello · ShopFlow
$ planello search_cards --query checkout --fields title | head -3
- cardId: c16 | "Design mobile checkout flow"
- cardId: c30 | "Write E2E tests for complete checkout flow"
- cardId: c34 | "Test cart edge cases: expired items, out of stock during checkout"
$ planello search_cards --due-date overdue --fields title | wc -l
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Extensions
Make Planello your own.
Planello is built to be extended. Install extensions from the Open VSX marketplace right in the desktop app, or build your own module and add exactly what your team needs.
The Open VSX marketplace, built in
Browse and install VS Code-compatible extensions from Open VSX, the open extension registry: languages, themes, Git tools and more, without leaving Planello.
Extensions
Open VSX
Search extensions in Open VSX
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GL
Installed
GitLens
See who changed what, right next to your code
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P
Install
Prettier
Code formatter
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ES
Install
ESLint
Find and fix problems in JavaScript
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Py
Install
Python
Language support, linting and debugging
Build your own modules
The Planello module SDK lets you add board views, card tabs, filters, toolbar buttons, settings and AI tools. Epics, swimlanes and dependencies are modules too.
time-tracking/src/index.ts
import { definePlanelloModule } from '@planello/module-sdk'
import { Timer } from 'lucide-vue-next'
export default definePlanelloModule({
id: 'time-tracking',
name: 'Time tracking',
icon: Timer,
category: 'tracking',
contributions: {
// A new view next to Board, List and Calendar
viewModes: [{
id: 'timesheet',
routeKey: 'timesheet',
label: 'Timesheet',
icon: Timer,
component: () => import('./Timesheet.vue'),
}],
},
})- View modes
- Card tabs
- Card sections
- Filters
- Toolbar items
- Settings panels
- AI tools
Epics and documents
The big picture and the details, in one place
Documents
Write specs in Markdown with an outline, tags and folders. Documents link to each other, and each one shows what links back to it.
Lightning fast
Everything runs on your device, so boards open instantly and cards move the moment you drop them. No waiting on a server.
Local-first
Boards are saved on your device, so you can start right away. Export any board to a file whenever you like.
Workspaces
Keep clients, teams and side projects apart, and open each workspace in its own tab.
Card mentions
Type # to mention a card in chat, and open it from the conversation with one click.
Browser or desktop
Bring out the full power of Planello on your desktop
Start in the browser with nothing to install. The desktop app runs the same Planello and adds everything that needs your computer.
Browser
Nothing to install
- Boards, epics, calendar and documents
- Planello AI built in
- Workspaces in separate tabs
- Boards saved in your browser
Desktop
Windows, macOS and Linux
- Everything in the browser version
- MCP server for Claude Code, Codex and other agents
- Your Claude or Codex subscription in chat
- Project folders, Git and a terminal
- Extensions from the Open VSX marketplace
- Automatic updates
Questions
Good to know
Is Planello free?
Yes. Planello is free to use, in your browser and as the desktop app. It is copyrighted software, not open source; the legal page has the details.
Do I need an account?
No. Open Planello and start a board, or begin with the ShopFlow demo. You can sign in later.
Where are my boards stored?
On your device: in your browser's storage when you use Planello on the web, and on your computer in the desktop app. You can export any board to a file as a backup.
Which AI can I use?
Planello AI is built into the browser version, with nothing to set up. The desktop app can also use your Claude or Codex subscription, and its MCP server lets coding agents such as Claude Code work on your boards.
What does the desktop app add?
Project folders, Git and a terminal, the MCP server for AI agents, Claude and Codex subscriptions, and automatic updates.
Can I extend Planello?
Yes. The desktop app installs VS Code-compatible extensions from the Open VSX marketplace, and with the Planello module SDK you can build your own modules: new board views, card tabs, filters, toolbar buttons, settings and AI tools.
Can I move my boards to another device?
Yes. Export a board to a file and import it in Planello on the other device.
Take a break
Planello The Game
Draft cards from the backlog, build combos on a three-lane board and ship them before the clock runs out. Easy. Until things stop going according to plan.
- Three of a color, three different colors, or a three-bug Bug Bash.
- Quick turns build your flow and multiply your score.
- Ignore bugs if you like. They come back.
Play now
Free, in your browser. No account needed.
Planello
Reach nirvana with AI powered kanban boards.
Open Planello in your browser and start with the demo board. It takes a few seconds, and it's free.