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Doska
What it is
Doska is a free, MIT-licensed local-first Kanban board whose cards are Markdown files. Boards stay stored locally and work offline, with synchronization added when configured. Card bodies support GitHub-flavored Markdown, task lists, links, deadlines and priorities. Board tools include row view, sortable deadlines and priorities, search, sidebar folders and undo for deleted cards. The desktop app can sync boards both ways with a local folder, using folders for columns and Markdown files for cards. Cross-device synchronization and shared boards require a self-hosted server running with Docker and Docker Compose. Administrators create accounts there, while board owners can share boards or publish read-only links. Self-hosted single sign-on supports OpenID Connect providers. An MCP endpoint lets connected agents read and edit boards through OAuth-protected access limited to the signed-in account’s boards. Attachments require a sync server and have a default 25 MiB single-file limit. Doska is in active development.
For and against
For
- Works offline with locally stored boards
- Cards use GitHub-flavored Markdown
- Desktop folder synchronization works both ways
- MCP editing with OAuth protection
- MIT licensed with no paywalled features
Against
- Shared boards require a self-hosted Docker server
- Attachments require a sync server
- Default single-file upload limit is 25 MiB
- Project is in active development
The verdict
Doska favors local control, offline work and file-based cards over managed collaboration. It is a strong fit when self-hosting is acceptable, but shared access adds server requirements.
Who it suits
Doska suits people who want an offline-capable Kanban board with Markdown files and local storage. Teams needing shared boards or cross-device sync must operate its self-hosted server.
Plans and prices
Doska
Open source · MIT licensed · no features behind a paywall
Read 4 Oct 2026 · doska.sh
On the record
- AI agent integration
- An MCP endpoint lets connected agents read and edit boards, with tools for board and card management and search.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Attachments
- Attachments require a sync server and can be stored on the server or in an S3-compatible bucket; the default single-file upload limit is 25 MiB.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The installer backs up existing data before redeploying; the backup guide covers the bundled database and local files volume.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Board tools
- Features include a row view, sortable deadlines and priorities, search, sidebar folders and undo for deleted cards.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Development status
- Doska is in active development, and the maker directs users to GitHub to report bugs and request features.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- File sync
- The desktop app can sync boards both ways with a local folder, using folders for columns and Markdown files for cards.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Self-hosted single sign-on supports any OpenID Connect provider, including Authentik, Keycloak, Pocket ID and Google.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Markdown cards
- Card bodies support GitHub-flavored Markdown, task lists, card links, deadlines and priorities.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Boards are stored locally and the app works offline; sync runs on top when configured.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Doska is a local-first Kanban board whose cards are Markdown files.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- MCP access is protected by OAuth, and the agent only sees boards belonging to the signed-in account.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security support
- The security policy says this is a one-person project and reports are handled privately, with a response target of within a week.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Server sync
- Cross-device sync and shared boards require a self-hosted server running with Docker and Docker Compose.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- On a self-hosted server, admins create accounts and board owners can share boards or publish read-only links.doska.sh · read 4 Oct 2026
