Ghost Kanban

About this app

Ghost Kanban is the elegant, privacy-first Kanban app for macOS that works directly with your existing text files—no cloud, no subscriptions, no lock-in. Organize projects using real folders and .txt files while enjoying professional-grade task management. Drag cards between To Do, In Progress, and Done columns. Hover, click the ⋮ menu, or open the Advanced Editor to unlock powerful features. Core Features Visual Kanban board with smooth drag & drop Due dates with time support, quick presets (Today, Tomorrow, Next Week), and custom picker Recurring tasks (Daily, Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly) that auto-advance System notifications & reminders (15 min to 1 day before) Task dependencies — block completion until prerequisites are done Rich metadata: tags, extended notes, time estimates (e.g., 2h 30m), color coding Advanced filtering by search, overdue, due soon, colors, tags 8 sorting options including Manual, Due Date, A–Z, Created/Modified Bulk operations — edit multiple tasks at once One-click Export/Import of all metadata as JSON for backups or templates Designed for Real Workflows Whether you're managing software sprints, personal habits, event planning, or team projects, Ghost Kanban keeps everything local in your folder. Metadata lives in a hidden .kanban_metadata.json file that travels with your board (perfect for iCloud Drive or Dropbox sync). Why Ghost Kanban? 100% offline and private — your data stays on your Mac Backward compatible with any folder of text files Lightning-fast performance even with 300+ tasks Native SwiftUI interface with dark mode support Regular exports keep your workflow safe Turn your plain text Kanban into a professional productivity system that rivals Trello, Asana, and Todoist—without leaving the Mac ecosystem. Start organizing smarter today. Your folders have never been this powerful.

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1. First observed Aug 11, 2026 · 12:50 PM $7.99